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Your Child’s Baby Tooth Has a Cavity – Should You Have it Filled?

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Early childhood caries (ECC) is now the most common chronic early childhood disease in the United States. If you’ve had your young child to the dentist and have discovered that he or she has a cavity, you may be wondering if you should hassle with having it filled. You may reason that since the tooth is going to …

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Updated: January 31, 2024

St. Louis Sedation Dentistry: How Does Laughing Gas Work?

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Laughing gas, or nitrous oxide, is a safe and effective sedative agent that can help you relax during your dental procedure. Nitrous oxide, sometimes referred to as “laughing gas,” is an odorless gas that can do wonders to reduce anxiety, especially in children or adults who have previously had a bad experience in the dentist’s …

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Updated: January 31, 2024

Is Mouthwash Safe for Children? What You Need to Know

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Mouthwash is an asset to your child’s oral health to curb bacteria that they might have missed when brushing. Helping your child start and maintain good oral health habits can be challenging. It can be frustrating when you have to continually remind your kids to brush their teeth. Letting them choose their toothbrush and toothpaste …

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Updated: January 31, 2024

What are Dental Sealants and Does My Child Need Them?

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Dental sealants are a type of dental treatment intended to prevent tooth decay in children. One of the newest things in pediatric dentistry is using something called “dental sealants.” They are supposed to reduce the risk that children’s teeth will succumb to dental cavities. It’s the first line of defense against damage to the teeth. …

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Updated: January 31, 2024

Is Sedation Risky for Patients with Pre-Existing Medical Conditions?

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At your appointment, we will decide which sedation option is the best for you based on any pre-existing medical conditions. Sedation dentistry is something that may sound intimidating. But thanks to more sedation medications, there are many ways to relax a patient regardless of their age or any pre-existing medical conditions. If you are worried …

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Updated: January 31, 2024

Will Flossing Really Help Your Child Have Good Oral Health?

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The dental regime that you start early on in life does have a huge bearing on their oral health in the future. The question of whether flossing is essential to a person’s dental health continues to be debated in dental circles. Some studies indicate that flossing does nothing to help with tooth decay, while others …

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Updated: January 31, 2024