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We know that if your child needs a dental crown and this is new to you, your list of questions might be a long one! Regardless of the length, you will most certainly be looking for some immediate answers. Of course, we will be pleased to provide you with thorough explanations when we see you. For now, we’d love to set your mind at ease with the help of an FAQs session that includes questions often mentioned by parents just like you.
When you’re looking at your little one’s smile, you have a hard time coming up with anything that is even nearly as cute! As a result, you want to do anything and everything you can to protect those little teeth and that adorable grin. So, what to do? You might find yourself unsure about whether baby teeth are fine on their own or if they require just as much attention and dental care as permanent teeth. In short: The first set of teeth most certainly requires both home and professional care, too! Let’s review the details with a quiz.
Have you recently started wondering whether your kids might be ready for a water flosser? Do you instantly have visions of them having water fights with these fun little wands, immediately wondering if perhaps you have had a momentary lapse in judgment? While you might have to set some ground rules for the purpose of this dental hygiene accessory, it’s certainly a good idea to incorporate it into your kids’ hygiene time. Let’s review a few reasons you should go ahead and give it a try.
We are not here to judge or make you feel bad! To the contrary, we are here to provide your child with dental care, to answer your questions, and to guide your child toward optimal oral health that stays in wonderful condition. Regardless of the reason you have not brought your child in for smile care in a bit longer than you’d planned, we strongly encourage you to start right now. Consider some additional motivating factors.
Not sure what to do now that your kids are grownup? When your 18-year-old heads off to school, the usual dynamic of parent-taking-care-of-child’s-smile starts to shift. Fortunately, the dental care transition can be an easy one for everyone! Take some hints to heart.
Are you about to bring your little one in to our practice for the first time? Not to worry! We know that in many instances, this can feel a little bit more stressful for you than for your child. To help you feel completely prepared and relaxed, we’ve got some suggestions that are sure to guide you toward feeling confident and at ease about bringing your son or daughter in for a dental visit. Take a look!
Good news! We are so pleased to share with you that Dr. Marr was voted Best Dentist for 2017 by D Magazine! If you’d like to see for yourself and check out other things happening in our community, take a look at the September 2017 issue for details. Whatever the case, we would like to spend just a second thanking each and every one of you, our fantastic patients, for coming to us with your most precious gifts (your little ones!) and entrusting their dental care to our dental team. It truly is an honor. If you are still considering becoming a patient but have not yet met us, learn a little bit more about our pediatric practice!
You might have heard something from a friend who mentioned something about fluoride toxicity and now you’re not sure what to do. You use fluoridated toothpaste for your kids but is it really safe, you wonder? Should you be running to the store right now to buy fluoride-free paste? Before you spend hours researching this dental health topic only to find you’re still unsure, do yourself a big favor. Let us answer this question for you and offer some clarification. In short: Fluoride is perfectly wonderful for your kids’ teeth (actually, it’s essential). Now, for those details.
Are your kids into LEGOs? How about the LEGO Ninjago TV show? If so, you’ve probably been hearing an awful lot about LEGOs lately and may have even had the pleasure of stepping on a few of these tiny building blocks. If you love the idea of letting your kids play with them outside of the house, well then you’ll want to head out to this very exciting Build A LEGO Ninjago Mosaic event hosted by LEGOLAND Discovery Center.
Does your little one have chapped lips but you’re not really sure what to do about it? Is it a severe case or is it quite mild? The last thing you want is for your kiddo to feel uncomfortable, so we understand if you’re feeling a little frantic for a solution. While a very serious case of dry lips and surrounding skin may call for a trip to the dermatologist or pediatrician, a few suggestions will most certainly assist with this aspect of your child’s smile health.