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What Are The Best Candies For Your Child’s Teeth

Pediatric Dentist St. Louis

Although outright restricting your kid from having candy is all but impossible, some sweets might do a little less damage to the teeth than others. With Halloween fast approaching, you can be sure your kids will be gorging themselves with bags and bags of candy. Unfortunately, the candy feast could lead to expensive and uncomfortable …

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Updated: August 15, 2024

Tips to Help Kids Overcome Fear of Dentists

St. Louis Pediatric Dentist

Fear of dentists can impact kids’ dental hygiene negatively. As a parent, you can help your kids overcome their fears using these tips. A trip to the dentist is always a different experience for each kid. Some become anxious and have many questions about the procedures, while others retreat in silence due to fear from …

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Updated: August 31, 2023

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

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