Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric dentists have two to three extra years of training upon completion of dental school. A pediatric dentist is specially trained to deal with oral health issues that are age-specific for infants, small children and teenagers.

In tandem with your pediatrician, a pediatric dentist can help parents guard the health of their children, in many different ways. When children have a “dental Home” ( the pediatric dentist’s office) and learn how to brush their teeth from an early age; they have a great head start on a lifetime of good oral hygiene habits and care.

Dental.net’s PEDIATRIC DENTAL GUIDE covers what parents need to know about the development of their child’s teeth, proper at-home care as well as a look at just what a pediatric dental professional does and how she can help your child.

At What Age Should a Child Get Braces?

By William Crutchfield, DDS It’s rare for a child to need orthodontic treatment before the loss of baby teeth and the arrival of adult ones. As recommended by the [...]

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Braces

Braces – that is the one word most of us dreaded to hear coming from our family dentist. That was especially true during our teen years. After all, [...]

How to Talk to Your Kids About Bracesdental2017-11-07T22:08:08+00:00

Fluoride and Your Kids Teeth: How Much do They Need?

This is actually not an easy question to answer. Fluoride is a very important element in the development of strong teeth, and all children need it. Fluoride is [...]

Fluoride and Your Kids Teeth: How Much do They Need?dental2017-11-08T22:45:05+00:00

How to Prevent Dental Problems Early-On

The majority of dental problems we encounter in life may have been avoidable if we careful when we were kids. Of course, some dental problems are unavoidable but [...]

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Kid’s Dental Guide: What are the Common Dental Fears They Face?

I will never forget my first trip to the dentist. My mother had told me so many times not to be scared that when I finally got there [...]

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How to Get Your Child Ready for Their Dental Appointment

It’s important to start dental care early. The American Dental Association recommends that a dentist examine a child within six months of the eruption of the first tooth and [...]

How to Get Your Child Ready for Their Dental Appointmentdental2017-11-09T19:43:58+00:00