As parents, we all want the best for our children. From their nutrition to education, we try to provide them with everything they need for a healthy and happy life. However, one aspect of their health that often gets overlooked is dental care. Many people assume that...
This year is the 75 anniversary of one of the biggest breaks in preventative dentistry: Fluoride in water! The History of Fluoridation Following a study by Dr. Frederick McKay into children whose teeth were stained with what was called “The Colorado Brown Stain,” but...
Losing baby teeth can be a bittersweet milestone for children and parents, a sign that children are growing up, and a chance for families to bond over common experiences. Losing teeth can be uncomfortable and can be intimidating for young children, but it doesn’t have...
February is Children’s Dental Health Month, an event that aims to raise awareness about oral health and dental care for kids across the country. Often, when parents select a dentist for their child, they don’t always look for one that is kid-friendly. However, by...
Did you know that tooth decay is considered one of the most common chronic diseases that affect kids? It’s true. Children with poor dental health are nearly three times more likely to miss school because of dental pain than their peers who have good oral health. Plus,...
February is Children’s Dental Health Month, making it an excellent time of year to make sure your child is up-to-date on their dental treatments. But many parents struggle when it comes to making their child comfortable with the dentist and we want to help make that...
Did you know toothaches that result in serious dental emergencies are the leading cause of missed school days for kids? In fact, 1 in 7 children aged 6 to 12 suffered from toothache pain within the last 6 months. Some of those toothaches resulted in diagnosing a...
Tooth decay and bad oral health are almost entirely preventable! That being said, did you know: Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic diseases affecting children today Kids with poor dental health are almost three times more likely to miss school due to dental...
Routine dental appointments are critical to the maintenance of our health, especially for kids. It’s important that parents instill this habit in their children at an early age. A trip to your dentist at Port Lavaca Dentistry may seem like a trivial task for adults...
Do you recall visits from the Tooth Fairy as a child? Children are often so excited about losing a tooth, because they know a visit from the Tooth Fairy is imminent. Traditionally, the Tooth Fairy takes children's lost teeth from under their pillows as they sleep,...