June 1, 2020
Children’s teeth develop just as quickly as the rest of their young bodies. When parents want to make sure their kids get top-notch dental care in a child-friendly environment, they schedule an appointment with one of the pediatric dentists. At Baker Pediatric Dentistry, we have the best pediatric dentist in Idaho Falls.
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May 18, 2020
Parents are the most important part of the life of every child. They guide them, take care of every need, and make their child happy. Everything parents do, they do for a better life for their children. They focus on their children’s health, but sometimes they skip the oral health checkup, and if this is the case, you should start focusing on that because it is one of the most important things to do.
May 4, 2020
It would be best if you took your child to a pediatric dentist because they are specialists in pediatric dentistry and know how to treat your child’s unique dental needs. A pediatric dentist completes a 2 to 3 years of specialty after finishing dental school. Their dental practice is highly specialized as it limits to treating the oral health needs of children of all age groups (infants, children, and teens).
April 20, 2020
Your child’s first trip to the dentist is a crucial step in establishing healthy habits for life. Accordingly, ensuring children have a positive first visit vital to ensure they’re happy to return again and again. While a bit of fear and anxiety are natural, here are some steps you can take to put your child at ease before the first visit.
April 6, 2020
When your kids begin developing their first teeth, you’ll need to take them into a dentist for a checkup. Should you go to the first practice that comes to mind in your area, or is choosing a pediatric dentist that important? Here are some reasons to visit a professional who specializes in kid’s dentistry to help you make this critical decision.
March 16, 2020
Everyone needs to see the dentist no matter their age, but for children, it’s especially important during their formative years. While many parents think that it’s convenient to let their kids tag along with them when they see their dentist, it’s time to consider the importance of specialized oral care that a pediatric dentist can provide. When it comes to your little ones, prevention is always better than cure.
March 3, 2020
Visiting the dentist can be an intimidating experience for children, which can make it hard for them to get professional dental care. Specializing in compassionate and approachable pediatric dentistry, the staff at Baker Pediatric Dentistry understands young ones have different needs from adults. Because of this, it’s crucial to find a kids’ dentist who can provide necessary care while making the experience welcoming and fun.
March 6, 2019
In Part 1 of Dr. Lucas book he discussed the myths about kids teeth and cavities. He also teaches his readers about the importance of baby teeth and why they need to stay healthy. In Part 2, he discusses the “Real Cause of Cavities.” A common belief behind the cause of cavities is that if we eat too much sugar and never brush our teeth we will get cavities. Dr. Lucas debunks this idea of what causes cavities and how they form over time.
December 18, 2018
The title of this book may seem misleading, but Dr. Roger Lucas, DDS have valuable insight on how to keep not only our children’s’ teeth but our teeth cavity free. He starts off his book discussing “The Three Most Common Myths About Cavities in Baby Teeth.” Then he goes into the importance of fixing baby teeth with cavities and prevention vs. repairs. So lets dive in and look at the first myth.
November 2, 2018
As a mom of a toddler, and now a 9-month-old boy, I am always worried about them falling and smacking their mouth on the ground and loosing a tooth. These types of things happen, and kids get teeth knocked out, crack or chip a tooth, or even bite a hole through their tongue or lip. Some things are not considered emergencies, for example a tiny chip in the tooth (especially a baby tooth) is not considered an emergency, this will not affect the health of the tooth or gums around it, however it is good to ask your child’s dentist if there is anything you need to do.
May 29, 2018
The first thing you can do is clean your baby’s mouth before their teeth come in. “What will this do?” you ask. Breast milk and infant formula both have sugars in them, cleaning your baby’s gums after a feeding will help give your child the best track to a healthy smile. After a feeding it is recommended to take a soft washcloth or and infant tooth brush with WATER ONLY and wipe their gums clean. This will also prepare them for when their teeth start coming in so they can get used to having their teeth brushed. Another bonus, it may be soothing for your baby when their teeth are trying to erupt.
May 9, 2018
Why does your child need x-ray’s you ask? There is a lot more that the dentist needs to see besides just looking at your child’s teeth alone. For instance, your child is probably already loosing baby teeth or is on their way to that stage of life, if you aren’t sure when your child will be losing their baby teeth refer to one of the previous blogs on Primary Tooth Eruption and Loss.
