by Pediatric Dentist | Sep 21, 2015 | Dental Treatment, Preventive Dental Care
Mouth guards can help protect your child from a dental emergency. They should be worn whenever your child is participating in sports and recreational activities. Our Orthodontists, Dr. Kumar and Dr. Holzimmer, will help you find the best mouth guard to meet your...
by Pediatric Dentist | Sep 8, 2015 | Dental Treatment, Preventive Dental Care
A child’s primary teeth, sometimes called “baby teeth,” are as important as the permanent adult teeth. When Do Baby Teeth Come In? A baby’s 20 primary teeth are already present in the jaws at birth and typically begin to appear when a baby is between...
by Pediatric Dentist | Jun 26, 2013 | Dental Treatment, Preventive Dental Care
When you hear your dental care provider say that your child has an abscessed tooth, we often hear from parents of young children…What is an abscessed tooth? When you see a lump or bubble around the gum tissue in your child’s mouth that means he or she has...
by Pediatric Dentist | Sep 18, 2012 | Dental Treatment, Featured
If your child has been diagnosed with dental decay, restoration or filling of these cavities is often a difficult task in children, especially those under the age of six. Often they are more apprehensive and less cooperative. The following are various methods to treat...
by Pediatric Dentist | Mar 8, 2012 | Dental Treatment, Featured, Preventive Dental Care
What causes tooth decay? A thin, sticky, colorless film of bacteria called plaque forms on your teeth. The bacteria in the plaque produce acid that can attack tooth enamel. When sugary food or drinks remain in the mouth after eating or drinking, the bacteria have...
by Pediatric Dentist | Feb 22, 2012 | Dental Treatment, Featured
At the Pediatric Dental Center we use the DIAGNOdent Laser to aid in caries (decay) detection. The DIAGNOdent is an extremely accurate diagnostic aid. It has been proven to be over 90% accurate! We check all permanent molars with this device, as well as any...