The Dental Anesthesia Center: Sedation and Sleep Dentistry 
Your child’s pediatric dentist can help you determine the right time to have their teeth evaluated for braces. The best-case scenario is that your child’s teeth are perfect and that they don’t need orthodontic work. But for most kids, that is unfortunately not the case. Braces aren’t just about aesthetic appearances; they can also be necessary …
When you come in for your appointment, we will decide which level of dental sedation is best for you. The reason that many people have a fear of the dentist is that they have had a procedure in the past that didn’t go so well and wasn’t very pleasant. If you are avoiding a dental …
The mouth is full of necessary bacteria, but it can be harmful if it is the type of bacteria found in plaque. The hardest substance in your child’s body is enamel, which is comprised of minerals. The problem is that although it is so hard, it can be prone to damage because of its porous …
Children love to play, so a chipped or broken tooth is not an uncommon occurrence. Children love to play, and when they play hard, it is not uncommon for them to find themselves with a chipped tooth. But as a parent, your child damaging their tooth can bring great anxiety. Depending on the severity of …
Dental science is only starting to understand how early eating habits affect children’s bodies for a lifetime. The phrase “You are what you eat” is true from birth until death. Dental science is only starting to understand how early eating habits affect children’s bodies for a lifetime. With the increased instances of childhood obesity in …
It can be hard for children to understand anxiety, which is part of what makes it so scary. When you have a child with anxiety or phobias, it may be tempting to avoid things that trigger that anxiety, but this teaches children avoidance rather than management skills. If you want a healthy, well-adjusted child, you’ll …