by Christina Steiner | Jul 14, 2021 | baby toddler, dental care, dentist, easing fears, kids, parent tips, protection, smile
Pediatric dentistry is the specialty of dentistry that focuses on the oral health of young people. Many families wonder whether they should take their child to their family dentist or look for a pediatric dentist. While a family dentist can certainly care for your...
by Christina Steiner | Mar 1, 2021 | baby toddler, dental care, dentist, kids, parent tips, protection, smile
Why do kids suck their thumbs? Thumb sucking is a natural reflex that begins in the womb, before birth. For babies and small children, it is a soothing behavior that can help them when they are anxious or want to go to sleep. In many children, thumb sucking may...
by Christina Steiner | Dec 3, 2020 | baby toddler, dental care, dentist, fluoride, health, kids, parent tips, protection, smile
How do genes affect oral health? If you’ve been wondering if your genes play a role in your child’s oral health, the short answer is yes. Issues such as gum disease, tooth decay, tooth color, cleft lips or palates, oral cancer and misaligned teeth can be hereditary....
by Christina Steiner | Nov 11, 2020 | baby toddler, dental care, dentist, health, kids, parent tips, protection
We know that most of our normal routines have been upended recently by the pandemic. Work, school, play, vacations and family visits all look different these days. But when it comes to medical care, just how important are your child’s routine dental visits? Visiting a...
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...
