by Christina Steiner | Apr 23, 2020 | baby toddler, dental care, dentist, fluoride, health, kids, parent tips, protection, smile
Here we are, more than a month into quarantine, and you may be wondering if you’ll ever get to see your pediatric dentist again! We here at Capital City Pediatric Dentistry miss our patients enormously and want to make sure you’re all taking care of your children’s...
by Christina Steiner | Mar 3, 2020 | baby toddler, dental care, fluoride, health, kids, protection, smile
What is fluoride? Fluoride is a compound that contains fluorine, a natural element that can help prevent tooth decay by inhibiting the loss of minerals from tooth enamel and strengthening areas that are beginning to develop cavities. Fluoride can be found as an active...
by Christina Steiner | Jan 1, 2020 | baby toddler, dental care, dentist, easing fears, kids, parent tips
A Positive Experience for All Taking your kids to the dentist can be stressful. Whether its general anxiety over visiting the dentist, a child with special needs or fear of a necessary treatment or procedure, we do our best to make sure every visit to our practice is...
by Capital City Pediatric Dentistry | Nov 13, 2018 | baby toddler, dental care, dentist, health, kids, parent tips
One of the most common approaches used by many pediatric dentists is also an effective method for your child’s oral care at home. “Tell Show Do” is a popular technique for managing fears and behaviors during dental office visits. First, the dentist TELLS the young...
by Capital City Pediatric Dentistry | Jun 25, 2018 | baby toddler, kids
Baby teeth begin to appear in a child’s mouth early, within a few months of age. Also called primary teeth, they are the first set of teeth in a child’s development. You probably know a lot about your child’s smile, but there are some facts that that may surprise you....
by Capital City Pediatric Dentistry | Oct 25, 2017 | baby toddler, dentist, health, parent tips
Parents have a wealth of information available to them about baby foods, feeding advice, high chairs, and more. It is an exciting time when baby first gets a taste of his or her first solid food. Baby teeth need to be cared for gently and carefully, especially when...
