Often the first place children learn about healthy oral hygiene habits is at home. Parents, you are the greatest teacher of dental health for your children. Our board certified Pediatric Dentists are here to help. Browse doctors oral healthcare blog and find helpful tips to care for your children’s smiles as they age and change.
We’ve all sat beside or conversed with an adult with bad breath. It’s not pleasant, but sometimes the reason for…
Do your child’s gums bleed when brushing? If you’ve noticed some red on your child’s toothbrush or some blood when…
Cavities are no fun for anyone – child or parent – so it’s important to understand what causes them so…
As our children grow, we encounter all sorts of ailments, injuries, and infections we never knew existed, some with complicated…
Most adults develop canker sores at one time or another. They’re annoying but you deal with them and do what…
If you’re thinking about your child’s first visit to the dentist, good for you! It’s never too early to start…
Learning how to brush teeth is a right of passage toward self awareness, and independence. Brushing teeth is like second…
Gummy Bear candies, gummy worms, and other ooey, chewy gummy snacks have been around for quite some time. They’ve long…
As an adult AND a parent, it’s likely you understand the connection between healthy teeth and healthy eating. No doubt…
Sometimes baby teeth are just so darn stubborn! Those sweet little teeth don’t want to move out of the way…
Brush and floss. Brush and floss. That's what we're told from the time we're old enough to take care of…
When your baby’s first teeth appear, it’s an exciting time! There are so many hallmarks in a small child’s life…
When you have a child – especially your first – everything is new and wonderful! In many instances, you simply…
As another holiday season comes to a close and 2020 draws near, you are probably starting to think about resolutions…
Many times I get asked if it is really necessary to fill the cavities in baby teeth? They tend to think…
Sealants are a great prevention tool that can really reduce your child’s risk for decay. With that being said, what…
When you become a parent there are so many questions you face when it comes to caring for your new…
While wearing braces it is even more important to make sure you are brushing and flossing properly. It takes a…
While playing sports it is important to wear a mouth guard in order to decrease the risk of mouth or…
Many times here at Anchorage Pediatric Dentistry we get asked about loose tooth in children and what a parent should…
It is a common question we get asked a lot! Flossing. When do we start? How do we do it?…
There are many choices of electric toothbrushes on the market nowadays. It may take trying some out to find the…
Bleeding gums in children are never normal When flossing your toddler's teeth they may experience some bleeding and even think…
As the needs change for children’s dental health as they grow, so do possible dental issues they may experience. By…
Here at Anchorage Pediatric Dentistry, we hear this question all the time. It may seem silly because maybe your baby…
You may be wondering, "What happens at my child's first dental exam?" When you begin taking your child to the…
Everyone knows and has been told numerous times that sugar is bad for our children’s teeth. Many foods are less…
If you are looking for a pediatric dentist near you in Anchorage, Alaska it is important to know what type…
As the holiday season begins to come to a close, you are probably starting to think about resolutions for 2020.…
Did you know there are five stages of tooth decay? And, that in the first phase of decay it is…
Imagine it’s still winter ... you’re standing at the door, ready to brave the cold. You’re layered-up with three shirts…
Our pediatric dentists' first consideration when it comes to a child receiving pediatric sedation dentistry is safety. Pediatric dentists recommend…
To keep your teeth and mouth healthy, brushing is the most important thing you can do every single day! It…
Developing malocclusions, or bad bites, can be recognized as early as 2-3 years of age. Often, early steps can be…
Bruxism or the nocturnal grinding of teeth is often concerning for parents. Often, the first indication is the noise created…
Caring for your toddler's teeth should begin early. You must develop the tools and habits that will help your toddler…
Sucking is a natural reflex and infants and young children may use thumbs, fingers, pacifiers and other objects on which…
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry suggests brushing your baby's teeth as soon as the first tiny tooth pops through…
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When do Babies Begin Teething? Most babies begin teething somewhere between six to twelve months. Usually, the last primary molar pops…
Taking a short break from our Dental Trauma series, I thought I write about something a little more lighthearted and…
Parents always gush over baby’s first tooth, but what you don’t see in the precious picture are the miserable moments…
You may wonder why pediatric dentists recommend dental restorations on baby teeth. Aren’t they just going to fall out anyways?…
Dietary choices not only affect general health and well-being, but dental health as well! Human breast milk has been found…
Do you know what the most common early childhood disease is? According to National Institutes of Health, dental caries are…
My toddler has cavities! But why? We have almost all had a cavity at some time, but why do some…