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How to Remove Stains on Teeth
How to Remove Stains on Teeth The list of home remedies online for whitening your teeth can be found with a quick google search and may seem enticing, but beware! Some of these remedies are actually quite harmful to the enamel of your teeth. Avoid the following: Avoid...
The Childhood Rite of Passage, Losing a Baby Tooth
Losing a tooth is definitely one a rite of passage that all children must pass through. Maybe your child has started asking questions about it. If they've a cousin, or a schoolmate, or neighborhood friend that has a gap where there once was a tooth; the questions can...
To Get Your Kids to Eat Healthy – Try these 7 Magic Tricks
Is it magic? It might as well be sometimes. If you're a parent, despairing at the eating habits of your kids, know that you are not alone! Getting kids to eat healthy is a big challenge for many parents, and despite the bounty of healthy foods available, it continues...
9 Teeth Tips for Healthy Dental Holidays
It's official, the holiday season is here! Your kids and the plaque bacterias in their mouths are ecstatic, but their teeth are quivering in fear! Don't worry, here at South Davis Pediatric Dentistry we understand that part of the holiday cheer is the goodies, the...
Do-Eats and Don’t-Eats for Kids to Promote Healthy Teeth
There are a million things to remember when you're a parent. Your kids' needs can occupy a ton of your headspace, and it's not uncommon for what they want to be out of alignment with what they need. Worrying about what they eat and drink is probably high on your...
Braces for Kids: What Do They Do and When Are They Needed
Reactions to braces vary from child to child. While some kids are excited about getting their braces on and see it as an "initiation" of sorts into teenage years, still others have a lot of anxiety about braces as they worry about how they will look or feel. One thing...
Teeth Whitening for Children: What You Need to Know
Imagine having dark coloration or stains on your front teeth. Now picture yourself as a young child going to school with this type of tooth discoloration. As you could imagine (or maybe you experienced this first hand in your childhood), there is a great deal of...
Pediatric Cold Sores: What are They and How are They Treated?
New experiences are an integral part of a child's growth and developmental phases. Your child will experience several "firsts" during their first years. A first tricycle. A first playdate. Another first that many children go through that is not so fun is their first...
Why is Fluoride Important to My Child’s Dental Health?
Your child's overall state of health can be affected by the condition of their gums and teeth. For this very reason, your child's pediatrician will talk to you about good dental habits for kids before their first tooth even erupts. It's also why it's so important to...
Should I Get My Child’s Baby Teeth Fixed?
As pediatric dental professionals, one of the most frequent questions we get is: "Why do we fix baby teeth if they are going to fall out anyway?" There are many different reasons why dentists fix baby teeth with cavities. In this blog post, we are going to review how...
Teeth Grinding in Children: What are the Effects of Bruxism?
As a parent, when your child is sleeping, the only noises you want to hear them make are the sounds of soft breaths, sweet dreams, and maybe an occasional sigh. The last thing you want to hear is the harsh sound of grinding and gnashing teeth, also called bruxism....
Pediatric Laser Treatment of Canker Sores and Mouth Ulcers
Canker sores hurt. Also known as mouth ulcers, these red or yellow craters can cause sharp, stabbing pain. The pain is like no other and plagues even the toughest kid when a canker sore decides to erupt. One of the most frustrating things about canker sores is that...
At What Age Should You Take Your Child to the Dentist?
Should you take your child to the dentist when their first tooth erupts? Or, do you wait until all of your child's baby teeth have come in? First birthday? Second birthday? Birth? Does anyone really know when the right time is to take your child to the dentist to...
Does My Child Need Laser Frenectomy for a Lip or Tongue Tie?
How do you know if your child needs a laser frenectomy for the treatment of a tongue or lip tie? At South Davis Pediatric Dentistry, every day, we have parents who come to us with questions about lip and tongue tie treatment. We've put together this detailed...
What is the Difference Between a Pediatric Dentist and a General Dentist
Do I need a pediatric dentist? What's the difference between a general dentist and pediatric dentist anyway? Parents come to our pediatric dentistry with these questions often. Many times, the thought of using a dentist specifically for children doesn't even cross...
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