Treehouse Pediatric Dentistry Blog

Dental sedation is a great option to ensure a child receives the care they need while keeping them comfortable. Although you want them to achieve their best smile, it’s normal to have concerns about the safety of dental sedation for children. There’s no reason to worry. There are strict guidelines for pediatric dental sedation to ensure your little one’s safety. Here’s what you need to know to make the best decision for your child’s dental health.

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Nothing is more precious than your little one’s smile. With their oral health and overall wellness connected, you do what you can to keep their teeth and gums healthy. Besides regular dental care and good oral hygiene at home, a healthy smile also relies on plenty of sunshine. According to recent studies, at least 15% of children are vitamin D deficient. Not only can low vitamin D affect their physical and psychological health negatively, but it can also put them at risk of preventable dental problems. Here’s how spending more time outside this summer can improve your child’s dental health.

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Nothing it’s more precious than your little one’s smile. Their baby teeth are only in place for a few short years before being replaced by their adult set. While their primary teeth don’t last forever, they are influential in your little one’s health and development. Here are 5 facts about children’s dental health every parent should know.

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Nothing is more precious than your little one’s smile. Their baby teeth serve an important role in their development, despite only being in place for a few years. Your child’s first visit from the Tooth Fairy is a rite of passage as their primary teeth are replaced with their permanent set. However, when can you expect their first loose tooth? Every child is different, but here’s the average timeline for losing baby teeth.

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If your little one has a toothache, it warrants a trip to their pediatric dentist. Although tooth sensitivity is often associated with aging, anyone can experience the unpleasant sensations, including children. If you notice your child is avoiding certain foods, being irritable at the dinner table, or turning their nose to ice cream, they might have sensitive teeth. Here are the most common culprits of tooth sensitivity in children.

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Did you know that February is National Children’s Dental Health Month? The American Dental Association sponsors the event to improve awareness about the importance of children’s oral health needs. Although baby teeth eventually fall out, they are invaluable to your little one’s health and development. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 50% of children will experience at least one cavity. While they are almost always preventable, tooth decay is more common than childhood asthma. You can safeguard your child’s smile by introducing oral hygiene at an early age. 

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Brushing and flossing aren’t enough to keep common dental problems at bay. The American Dental Association recommends a cleaning and checkup every 6 months for children and adults. Even if your little one doesn’t have any teeth, they should see a pediatric dentist before their 1st birthday. Although this might seem a little young, regular dental care is essential for your child’s health and development. They’ll benefit from the power of prevention and early detection to achieve their best smile. 

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Before you can cross holiday shopping off your to-do list, you need to find the perfect stocking stuffers for your little one. You could go the traditional route with candy, cookies, and other sweet treats, but it can result in bad news the next time your child visits their dentist. Instead, here are 5 amazing tooth-friendly stocking ideas that your child will love.

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The holidays are here, which means plenty of gatherings, potlucks, and goodies! Your little one will be surrounded by many sugary treats that will tempt their taste buds. Not to mention, many seasonal favorites can harm your child’s dental health. The holidays don’t have to come back to haunt your child’s smile. Here are a few tips to keep your holiday meals tooth-friendly.

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Halloween is right around the corner. As you take your little one out trick-or-treating, you can guarantee they’re going to come home with a plentiful candy stash. While you may not think one night of indulging in sugary treats can affect their dental health, candy increases their risk of tooth decay. You might believe that all candy is the same, but your child’s pediatric dentist has a list of sweet treats they should avoid. Here’s how to choose the best candy for your little one’s pearly whites.

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