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The 5 Factors That Really Matter in Pediatric Oral Health

Tips for Healthy Teeth

If you do these few things effectively, you will set your child up for a lifetime of excellent oral health. As a parent, you are constantly bombarded with marketing campaigns pertaining to your child’s health. Though this is true of many domains, it also applies to oral care. Between mouthwashes, vibrating toothbrushes, special toothpaste, and …

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Updated: September 21, 2018

Is Your Child Suffering from Bruxism?

child getting a check up at dentist

Because bruxism (teeth grinding) has many negative consequences, you should talk to a St. Louis pediatric dentist right away if you think your child may be at risk. As a parent, there are few things worse than your child coming to you with a pain that they don’t understand. Even worse, you might not be …

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Updated: May 9, 2019

The Truth Behind 5 Sedation Dentistry Myths

Pediatric Oral Sedation

Though sedation dentistry has gained an incredible amount of popularity in recent years, there is still a significant amount of misinformation about it.   Perhaps the reason for this is that dental sedation causes partial loss of consciousness, which makes it somewhat scary and mysterious to some people. Whatever the reason is, we are here …

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Updated: September 20, 2018

The Best and Worst Drinks for Pediatric Oral Health

St Louis Pediatric Dentist

With a little bit of education and action, you can keep your whole family’s mouths healthy. Many stresses come with parenting, and one of them is what to feed your child. Not only is it difficult to spend the time and energy preparing healthy food and drinks, but with all the misinformation in the health …

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Updated: February 13, 2019

The Rising Popularity of Sedation Dentistry

St. Louis woman after getting a filling at a dentist's office

It is estimated that up to 10% of people have a legitimate dental phobia, and another 50% or so feel significant dental anxiety. Recently, sedation dentistry has been taking the dental industry by storm. Between the internet, billboards, and newspapers, it seems like it is being advertised everywhere. This rise in popularity is no accident. …

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Updated: February 6, 2024