How to Choose a Family Dentist: Key Considerations for Parents
As a parent, choosing the right family dentist is an important decision as you want to choose the right dentist that you can stay with for a lifetime. A great family dentist will not only provide excellent care for your children but will also become a trusted partner in maintaining your family’s oral health over […]
Understanding Thumbsucking: A Guide for Parents
As a parent, you always want what’s best for your child’s health and happiness. Thumbsucking is a common and natural habit for many infants and young children. While it often provides comfort, there are times when this habit may need to come to an end. Let us help you understand thumbsucking, when it’s appropriate, potential […]
Dental Health for Children – Creating Healthy Habits Young
One of the many milestones your child will go through is getting their baby teeth and, eventually, their permanent teeth. While many of us shrug off the importance of baby teeth, we cannot stress this is enough; baby teeth do matter. One of the most important reasons to care properly for your child’s baby teeth […]
Understanding Baby Teeth and Tooth Loss
One of our biggest joys is beginning to treat our current patients’ children. There is nothing more exciting than that first appointment with patients we have been treating for years and now we get to begin seeing their children. Not only is that first visit exciting, but there are many other milestones coming your way […]
Children’s Dental Month
February is Children’s Dental Health Month, a time when dental professionals and health advocates come together to promote the importance of good oral hygiene habits for children. The observance, which began as a one-day event in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1941, has since expanded to a month-long campaign that reaches millions of families across the United […]
Children’s Dental FAQs
As parents, we strive to provide the best possible care for our children’s health, including their dental well-being. However, navigating the world of children’s oral health can sometimes be confusing and overwhelming. To help address some common concerns, this article aims to answer frequently asked questions (FAQs) about children’s dental care. From teething to cavity […]
Halloween Candy and the Effects on Your Children’s Teeth
Halloween is quickly approaching and you may have already noticed candy is everywhere! So, let’s take a moment to talk about Halloween candy and the effects on your children’s teeth…we all know that sugary sweets have negative effects on our smiles. These sugary sticky candies can lead to an increased risk of caries (cavities) especially […]
Children’s Dental Care at Bassett Creek Dental
There is nothing more enjoyable than getting to know our patients. We care about your lives outside the clinic, and it is fantastic not only seeing our patients but when our patients begin to bring their children in! It is such a fun experience to treat multiple generations. So, first and foremost, yes, we do […]
Does My Child Need to See a Pediatric Dentist?
Whether you are a new parent or are having another child, you may have questions about their oral health. Many parents often assume that a pediatric dentist is the best choice for dental care. While pediatric dentists specialize in providing oral care to children, there are several advantages to considering your regular family dentist for […]
Tips and Tricks to Soothe Teething
Teething can be a difficult time for both babies and parents. As baby’s first teeth emerge, they can experience a range of uncomfortable symptoms, including pain, irritability, drooling, and sleep disturbances. Fortunately, there are several tips and tricks that can help soothe teething and make the process more comfortable for everyone involved. Tips and Tricks […]