Children’s Dental Blog & News
Dr. McDonald: A Family Man Who Loves Working With Kids
Meet the newest doctor to join our group of pediatric dentists in Utah, Dr. Blake McDonald. He will be accepting patients in our offices in Bountiful and Taylorsville starting August 2. Not only did we want to give him a warm welcome, but we’d also like to introduce...
What Do You Do When Your Kid Breaks a Tooth?
The enamel of our teeth is stronger than even our bones, it's almost rock-like in fact. This serves us well in part, because unlike our bones which are protected by muscles, and skin, our teeth are out on display and put into direct contact with crunchy, chewy foods...
Is My Child’s Tongue Healthy?
When your kid colors a tongue on an animal or a person in a coloring book, what color do they use? We tend to think of tongues as being red or pink. Although, sometimes our tongues (our, meaning humans in general) can appear as other colors to be sure. The color...
Reasons Why Restoring Baby Teeth is Important
"They're just going to fall out eventually, so why do we need to treat or restore the baby teeth?" This question comes up more often than you might think, and in a way, it has logic to it. After all, we don't fix broken or chipped fingernails, we let them fall off or...
Is the Tooth Fairy Real? What Didn’t You Know About the Tooth Fairy
If you have kids near the ages of four to six years old then the topic of the tooth fairy has probably come up a time or two (or on a daily basis if they're excited about a loose tooth). In fact, did you find this article because you did a quick Google search for...
Breastfeeding vs Formula & How Both Affect Baby’s Teeth
The emotions surrounding the decision around whether to breastfeed or bottle-feed your baby can be intense and unfortunately can involve guilt or even shame. New moms have enough to worry about, and there is absolutely no desire on our part to make any of you feel a...
The Impact of COVID-19 on Children’s Dental Health
It's no secret that parents and experts alike worldwide are concerned about how life under the duress of COVID-19 is influencing (for better or - more talked about - worse) our children's lives. We worry about the physical effects on their eyes and their brains from...
April Awareness for Facial Protection and Oral Cancer
The month of April is a time of spring blossoms, of new life after the harsh cold has passed, sports activities taking us outside, and biannual dental checkups. That's right, your kids (and you!) should be having dental checkups two times per year. April is a great...
7 Pediatric Dental Tips for a Healthier Easter Celebration This Year
It's a custom we all grew up loving, the Easter basket goodies found in hidden spots of the backyard garden every year. Somehow, over the years we've made it seem perfectly normal to imagine a magical bunny leaving candies and chocolate eggs littered about. It's quite...
For National Dentist Day Learn About Pediatric Dentistry
Come in and celebrate National Dentist's Day with us by showing your pediatric dentists how you prioritize your children's oral health. Dentist's Day falls on March 6th every year and while this time last year we were closed due to pandemic restrictions, we're happy...
Tooth Decay in Children: Sealants, Prevention, & Treatment
Spring is almost here, and with it often comes later bedtimes, busier days and fuller weekends. It's easy to get caught up in it all and let some other things start to slide. However, one relatively small part of your morning and evening routines needs to remain...
Fever Blisters, Canker Sores, Lip Ties All Have One Fix
That's right, fever blisters, canker sores, and lip ties have one thing in common; they can be fixed by the treatment of our carbon dioxide laser (CO2 laser). What Is a Carbon Dioxide Laser? The CO2 laser is one of the first gas lasers to be invented. It was invented...
Make Valentine’s Day Sweet for Kids’ Teeth (In a Good Way)
Valentine’s Day is a holiday that comes every February 14th and it's traditionally all about love. For kids, this love is usually expressed in the form of treats. Most kids exchange Valentine’s Day candy or sweets in a social setting around this time of year - such as...
Top Pediatric Dentistry FAQs From Parents: Here’s Your Answers
Parents have a lot of questions when it comes to taking their children to one of our four pediatric dental locations. For that reason, we have put together answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about our kids dental offices. At what age should I first...
21 Pediatric Dental Tips for 2021: Help Your Kids With Good Oral Habits
The beginning of a new year is a good time for reflection, making plans, and making changes. It is also an opportunity to have fun with numbers and lists. We've put together a list of 21 dental hygiene tips for you and your family for 2021. 1. Instead of buying...
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