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Chomp, chomp, chomp…fun facts about teeth and dentistry!
We all know teeth play an important role, but most of us don’t know that much about them. For example, did you know that tooth enamel is...

Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
Mar 2, 20222 min read
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February is National Children’s Dental Health Month!
For National Children’s Dental Health Month this February, the theme is “Sealants make sense”. This decades long dental practice...

Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
Feb 4, 20222 min read
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Want a healthy alternative to sugar? Try xylitol. It’s naturally sweet.
There’s an ingredient that’s getting a lot more attention these days for its ability to substitute for sugar in food. It’s xylitol!...

Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
Jan 4, 20222 min read
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Gift ideas to excite your kids about oral health.
For the holidays, we typically think of toys and sweets for gifts. But what if you gave gifts to improve your kid’s oral health? Good...

Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
Dec 3, 20212 min read
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Brush, Floss, Rinse, Repeat
An easy breakdown for how to care for your child’s teeth. The holidays are around the corner and that means lots of friends, family, and...

Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
Nov 1, 20213 min read
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Parent Tips for a Healthy Halloween
Tips for a Hauntingly Fun Holiday! The weather is cooling and the leaves are changing colors…which means Halloween is right around the...

Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
Oct 2, 20212 min read
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Healthy Snack Options for Busy Lives
15 Healthy On-the-Go Snacks for Healthy Smiles When you are on the go and running your family between school, extracurricular activities,...

Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
Sep 2, 20212 min read
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Tips to Maintain Dental Routines While Traveling
As the end of summer draws nearer, many families are squeezing in one or two more vacations. If you’re one of those families, it’s...

Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
Aug 1, 20212 min read
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Why You Should Choose a Pediatric Dentist
Pediatric dentistry is the specialty of dentistry that focuses on the oral health of young people. Many families wonder whether they...

Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
Jul 14, 20212 min read
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Why Dental Care is Important During Pregnancy
Are you pregnant? Congratulations, and guess what? Now you’re brushing for two! Pregnancy changes many things in an expectant mother’s...

Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
Jun 4, 20212 min read
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Don’t Delay Your Child’s Dental Visits
Have you been delaying your child’s dental visits due to COVID? If so, you’re not alone. A national poll suggests that a third of parents...

Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
May 10, 20212 min read
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How to Treat Children’s Canker Sores
What are canker sores? Canker sores are small, shallow open wounds (or ulcers) in your mouth that can make eating and talking painful....

Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
Apr 2, 20213 min read
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Is Thumb Sucking Bad for My Child’s Teeth?
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...

Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
Mar 1, 20213 min read
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Why Water is Important for Your Child’s Teeth
Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) to raise awareness about...

Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
Feb 1, 20212 min read
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Added Sugar and Tooth Decay
We know you want to give your family nutritious meals and snacks, but knowing which foods are healthy isn’t always easy. While sugar is...

Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
Jan 7, 20215 min read
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Genetics and Your Child’s Oral Health
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....

Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
Dec 3, 20202 min read
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How Important Are Your Child’s Routine Dental Visits?
We know that most of our normal routines have been upended recently by the pandemic. Work, school, play, vacations and family visits all...

Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
Nov 11, 20202 min read
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Halloween Candy and Your Child’s Teeth
Halloween will most certainly look different this year, but Halloween treats are sure to be a part of the festivities. It’s natural to be...

Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
Oct 2, 20202 min read
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Tips to Maintain Dental Routines While Traveling
As the end of summer draws nearer, many families are squeezing in one or two more vacations. If you’re one of those families, it’s...

Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
Aug 1, 20202 min read
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Does your child get anxious about going to the dentist? Rest assured, it is perfectly normal.
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...

Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
May 14, 20203 min read
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