by Christina Steiner | Jun 16, 2020 | dentist, easing fears, health, kids, parent tips
Does your child get anxious about going to the dentist? Rest assured, it is perfectly normal – in fact, almost 20% of school age children are afraid of visiting the dentist. Whether its fear of being separated from their parents or a fear of the unknown, there are...
by Christina Steiner | May 14, 2020 | dental care, dentist, health, kids, parent tips, protection
Why Your Child’s Dental Health is More Important Than You Realize Did you know that problems with your child’s mouth, teeth and gums can affect the rest of their body and even their health and well-being into adulthood? Let’s take a look at how caring for your...
by Christina Steiner | May 1, 2020 | dental care, dentist, health, kids, parent tips, protection, smile
The thought of going to the dentist right now, in the middle of a pandemic, can be anxiety-inducing. While routine visits need to wait until our office reopens, we are available in the case of a dental emergency. Below are situations that need immediate attention, and...
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 | Apr 1, 2020 | dental care, dental care products, dentist, health, kids, parent tips, protection, smile
What are Sealants? Sealants are thin, plastic coatings painted on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, where most cavities in children are found. When the cavity-causing bacteria that live in everyone’s mouth meet leftover food particles, they produce acids that...
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...
