Have fun, but be careful! If you’re a parent, more than likely you’ve dreamt about wrapping your kid in bubble wrap at least once. Sure, we want our little ones to have fun, explore the world, and excel in their sports, but we also want them to be as safe as possible. It’s often suggested…

Why Sealants Matter for Your Child’s Teeth As a parent, you want to ensure your child’s smile is healthy and bright, and one of the best ways to protect those pearly whites is by applying dental sealants. Sealants offer a proactive, cost-effective way to protect your child’s teeth from decay, particularly during those formative years…

Baby teeth are just temporary, right? They’re just baby teeth. If they’re temporary anyway, why should we worry about them? This is a common misconception when it comes to baby teeth. Many families believe that since the teeth typically start to fall out around the age of six, any cavities or severe misalignments don’t make…

The Toothbrush Battle We’ve heard it a thousand times before—brush your teeth! Keeping up with your daily oral hygiene is one of the best ways to prevent tooth decay. The thing is, when we try to explain this to our children, they often don’t listen. Let’s face it, they don’t really care. After all, if…

Dental sealants are designed to help protect your child’s teeth from cavities. As a parent, you have a lot to worry about when it comes to your children, including their health and wellness. If you are looking for a little more peace of mind to help keep their teeth protected from cavities, ask the staff…

As much as we try to shield our kids from unhealthy habits, they often fall into less-than-ideal routines. In fact, studies have found that more than half of older children and teenagers exceeded daily screen time recommendations, with many also indulging in unhealthy diets. This isn’t just a problem for teens; these patterns can emerge…

Kids have minds of their own. Taking care of kids can certainly be difficult. You’re trying to get them to eat a vegetable here or there, keep their clothes on, and stay in that booster seat on the highway. They definitely have minds of their own! With the constant struggles that come with parenthood, finding…

Cast a banishing spell on spooky sugar bugs. As the jack-o’-lanterns light up and the kids don their costumes, Halloween ushers in a wave of sweet treats that can be a nightmare for your child’s oral health. Sure, indulging in Halloween candy is part of the spooky fun, but those sugar bugs can lead to…

It’s time to get to the ABCs of dentistry! Your child’s oral health is an important part of their journey, and knowing about their teeth, oral health, and how the dental team at Pediatric Dental Specialists can play a role in that is key. Children enjoy learning in creative ways, so using the alphabet to…

As a new parent, one of the most challenging aspects of caring for your baby is the lack of sleep. The struggle to put your little one to bed can be exhausting, leading many parents to consider the convenience of putting their baby to sleep with a bottle. While it may seem like a simple…