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Protecting Your Child’s Smile At Home

When you bring your child to the dentist’s office for a routine appointment, you should feel confident that they are receiving quality care. Just as regular dental exams protect adult teeth, pediatric dental visits help kids maintain healthy smiles while keeping them defended against cavities and other issues. At our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office, our […]

How Pediatric Dental Visits Benefit Young Children

Children have so much to learn at a young age, but with your help, they can acquire important skills and information that are important to their development. While they can have a passive role in their oral health care at first, kids will need to pick up good habits as well as an understanding of […]

Do Kids And Adults Have Different Oral Health Care Needs?

As kids grow up, they require less direct help from their parents as they become more self-reliant. When it comes to oral health care, you can step away from caring for their teeth as your child becomes capable of – and comfortable with – brushing and flossing on their own. Beyond providing instructions at an […]

What To Expect As Your Kids Start Brushing Their Own Teeth

Kids take on important responsibilities as they grow up, particularly when it involves practicing self-care. Once they are old enough, you can trust them to protect their teeth by brushing and flossing them on their own. Of course, even as they take on new responsibilities for themselves, they can look to their parents for guidance. […]

Protecting A Child’s Baby Teeth Against Tooth Decay

A child’s primary teeth (often called “baby teeth”) are only present for a relatively short time. While they are temporary, your child can experience long-term oral health consequences from cavities that affect their baby teeth. If a cavity does affect a baby tooth, it can be treated by your Ankeny, IA dentist. If the problem […]

Want To Keep Your Family Cavity-Free? Try These Tips!

It is natural to want everyone in your family to have healthy, happy smiles. Keeping your teeth healthy can help you feel confident, and it can protect you against the frustrating issues linked to poor oral health. By encouraging your kids to take good care of their smiles, you can help them form good habits […]

Will My Child’s Love Of Sugar Lead To Cavity Problems?

While parents obviously want their kids to grow up healthy, it can be hard to resist the urge to let them indulge in some treats. Kids tend to have less impulse control when it comes to sugar, and are more eager to enjoy sweets. While this can be fine in moderation, too much can become […]

Sealants Give Kids More Protection Against Cavities

You want to keep your kids healthy and safe from harm. Sometimes, that means making sure they always buckle their seat belt, but it can also mean encouraging them to always eat their vegetables at the dinner table. When it comes to protecting your child’s smile, your Ankeny, IA dentist can be an important ally. […]

Do Kids And Adults Have The Same Oral Health Care Needs?

No matter how old or young you are, your teeth are vulnerable to decay if they are not receiving proper care. Fortunately, even as small children we have natural support from our enamel to help us resist damages that can lead to cavities. Does this mean that kids and adults have the same oral health […]

We Can Provide Your Child Extra Support Against Tooth Decay

Tooth enamel is impressively durable even at an early age. While kids can generally count on their enamel to provide a natural defense against tooth decay, they may struggle with cavities because they are still learning how to protect themselves against oral health troubles. Their brushing and flossing habits could use improvement, and it may […]

Category: Children’s Dentistry