by Capital City Pediatric Dentistry | Dec 20, 2018 | dental care, dentist, health, kids
Routine dental checkups are important for everyone, including young children. Visiting a dentist twice a year is as important for overall health as seeing the family physician or pediatrician. Do your children visit a dentist twice each year? Here are some reasons why...
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 | Oct 11, 2018 | dentist, health, protection
Trick-or-treat is a beloved holiday activities families, but it can also be dangerous for children with food allergies. On average, two students in each classroom in America have some kind of food allergy. 40 percent of those have experienced a severe allergic...
by Capital City Pediatric Dentistry | Aug 15, 2018 | dental care, dentist, parent tips
Children are active, and sometimes broken teeth happen. Parents should be aware of a few things when evaluating a broken tooth. We have some questions and tips to help in case of tooth trauma. Is it a baby tooth or a permanent tooth? Remember that baby (primary) teeth...
by Capital City Pediatric Dentistry | Jul 6, 2018 | dental care, dentist, health, kids
Sometimes, children get bleeding gums. If this occurs frequently, talk to the dentist. Bleeding gums during brushing or flossing could indicate an initial stage of gum disease. The first step to successful treatment is a check-up and diagnosis. What causes bleeding...
by Capital City Pediatric Dentistry | Apr 11, 2018 | dentist, easing fears, kids, parent tips
An anxious child may be fearful of visiting the dentist. Professionals who work with children should always approach with understanding and a calm demeanor. Let the staff know that your child may be afraid so they can plan accordingly and take extra care. Most...
