Benefits of Using Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous Oxide is commonly known as “laughing gas”, even though it does not make you laugh. Many parents ask if this puts their child to sleep and it does not. Nitrous is inhaled through a nose [...]
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What to Expect at a Child’s First Dental Visit Under the Age of 3.
According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), a child’s first trip to the dentist should be around age 1 or 6 months after the first tooth erupts. Many general/family dental [...]
When Will My Baby’s First Set of Teeth Come In and Why are They so Important?
There are only two sets of teeth you have in a lifetime. The first set are called the primary and the second set are your permanent. When a baby is born, they already have their undeveloped teeth [...]
Use It or Lose It! Time is Running Out to Use Your Dental Insurance Benefits
The end of the year is approaching fast and your insurance benefits may be running out. Many dental insurance policies have a “use it or lose it” policy meaning that if you do not use your [...]
The Importance of Flossing Your Child’s Teeth Regularly
Why do we keep asking if your child is flossing at home? Why floss before or after brushing, isn’t brushing enough? No, without flossing there is still 35 percent of the tooth that was not [...]
The Best Toothpaste for My Child and How Much Should be Used
Any toothpaste that has the ADA (American Dental Association) Seal is a great toothpaste for your child. There are so many different looks, flavors, and tastes of toothpastes. The best thing to [...]
Children’s Books Can Help Prepare Your Child for Their Next Dental Visit
Are you having a hard time getting your child excited about their upcoming dental appointment? Parents can play a vital role in helping their child not be so afraid. Our office encourages you to [...]
What is an Abscessed Tooth?
An abscessed tooth is a tooth that has a pocket of pus in the tissue around it. The pus forms when the body is fighting an infection that is caused by bacteria. If the pus cannot be drained it [...]
How to Prevent Dental Emergencies
Working with children on an everyday basis, we see a lot of Dental Emergencies and many times parents are taken by surprise at how quickly small accidents can turn into a bigger problem. Here are [...]
Listen to Dr. Fisher talk with 94.5 KTI Country about Children’s Dental Health Month
Dr. Fisher recently appeared on 94.5 KTI Country with Libby Collins to discuss pediatric dental health topics in conjunction with National Children’s Dental Health Month. The link below [...]
Eliminate cavities starting with the “candy” holidays!
We would like to encourage you to manage your child’s Halloween candy with the following recommendations to minimize cavities: Separate all of the chocolate candies. These are the best [...]
The 2nd Annual The Kids Block Party was a huge success!
Thank you to all who visited The Kids Block Party on Saturday September 23rd. We had over 850 attendees this year who enjoyed events like a petting zoo, face painting, bouncy house and craft and [...]
