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Dental Care for Children with Emotional Disorders

Dentist for Children with Emotional Disabilities

Children with emotional disorders may respond favorably to a dental environment or procedure until they are afraid or feel like they are in a situation out of their control. If your child has an emotional disorder, you may be wondering what your options are regarding their dental treatment. At The Dental Anesthesia Center, our goal …

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Updated: August 31, 2023

How to Maintain Your Kids’ Oral Health During the Winter Holidays

St. Louis Pediatric Dentist

Here are some things you can do to help your little ones avoid cavities and keep their teeth as healthy as always. The holidays are a great time to unwind, eat good food, and enjoy spending time with your family. The best and simplest way to bond with loved ones is to gather around the …

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Updated: August 31, 2023

Protect Your Teeth During the Halloween Season

Pediatric Dentist St. Louis

The average kid will consume approximately 675 grams of sugar on Halloween day. That is the equivalent of eating 170 sugar cubes! Did you know that Americans purchase nearly 600 million pounds of candy each year for Halloween? During the week of Halloween, 90 million pounds of chocolate is sold, and almost 2 billion dollars …

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Updated: May 31, 2024

Your Child is Afraid of Going to the Dentist – How to Ease Their Fear

St. Louis Pediatric Dentist

Our pediatric dental anesthesia specialists have advanced training that allows them to interact positively with children who have anxiety and special needs. Going to the dentist is an essential part of keeping your kid’s mouth healthy. However, it generally doesn’t rank high on the list of things your child, or you as a parent, want …

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Updated: May 31, 2024

Does Your Child Have Braces? Help Them Keep Their Teeth Clean

Brushing with Braces

Braces are an investment in your child’s future smile, so keeping their teeth clean and in good shape is essential. Brushing teeth with braces isn’t too different than brushing without braces. But maintaining clean teeth with braces is just a bit more time consuming and involves the help of some other tools. As a parent, …

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Updated: May 31, 2024

How Breastfeeding Affects the Oral Health of Your Baby

Breastfeeding and oral health

When a baby is breastfed, the breast milk provides essential nutrients they need to develop properly and thrive and this includes their jaw and teeth. Breastfeeding has proven to have countless benefits for both mother and baby. Most people are aware that breastfeeding protects against eczema and allergies, reduces the risk of certain infections and …

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Updated: May 31, 2024