Raising healthy kids can be exhausting. Between the demands of work, school, extracurricular activities and weekend plans, dental care sometimes gets neglected. In a rush to get out the door in the morning, kids forget to brush their teeth. Or you’re so anxious for them to go to bed that you let them skip brushing at night. Not only …
Does My Child Need Braces? Braces have almost become an inevitable rite of passage for many kids and teenagers. You may have had braces as a kid, and now you’ve reached the point where you are wondering if your own child needs them. Pediatric Dental Associates his so excited to offer orthodontic services and treatments …
If you are among the 59% of Americans with dental insurance, you may want to make sure you’ve taken advantage of your full benefits before the year runs out. Most plans renew every calendar year. This means you could be ringing in the New Year by leaving money behind. Yearly Maximum Every dental plan has …
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Snoring is most commonly associated with older adults. But the fact is, children snore too! The American Academy of Family Physicians estimates that anywhere from 3 – 12 percent of children snore. In most cases, the symptoms are mild and many children outgrow the condition. Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea (POSA) is different. It is a sleep disorder in which your child’s upper airway narrows or becomes …
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During the month of October, there is usually only one thing on a kid’s mind – Halloween! What could be more fun than picking out the perfect costume and going trick-or-treating with friends? Eating candy, or course! Kids aren’t the only ones who love candy. Bacteria inside the mouth love it too. This bacteria feeds on sugar …
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How many times have you told your child to smile and say “cheese?” When it comes to cute photos, teeth get all the glory. But it’s the gums that are the real unsung hero. In fact, when it comes to oral hygiene, the gums should get just as much attention. September is National Gum Care Month and in honor …
Thumb sucking is a habit that can develop even while the baby is still in the womb. It’s a natural soothing mechanism for the child when they are feeling tired or anxious. Thumb sucking in children under four will not typically cause any long-term problems and most children grow out of the habit before then. However, …
A new school year is kicking off across the country. With it begins a new season of extra-curricular sports activities. You would never send your rising football star onto the field without a protective helmet and pads. However, don’t overlook one smaller, but no less important piece of equipment: a mouthguard. How Mouthguards Protect Your …
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Nothing melts a new parent’s heart quite like a wide infant grin that shows off their new little teeth. However, those adorable pearly whites cutting through sensitive gums can cause irritability and discomfort for baby and exhaustion and stress for moms and dads. You’ll do anything to relieve your baby’s pain. But before you start …
Our school aged kids may not want to contemplate the arrival of a new school year during summer vacation. However, parents know from experience that the first day of school will be here before we know it. Now is the time to start thinking about healthy snacks and lunch items that are not only good …