In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the connections between your child’s diet and their oral health. This is one of the most basic areas for any parent to keep track of, but also one of the most important. At Salt Lake Pediatric Dentistry, our child dental services include addressing a full range of potential dental issues, including dietary concerns. We’ve helped numerous parents and their children identify the issues in their diet and make the proper changes to aid in oral development, allowing for healthy mouths all the way through childhood and into adulthood. In ..read more

When it comes to multiple vital child health areas, diet is one of the top considerations for parents to keep an eye on. Important for everything from general health to oral development and numerous other areas, what your child eats and the early dietary habits you instill play a big role. At Salt Lake Pediatric Dentistry, we’re here to help you handle every area of your child’s dental services and dental needs, from basic information and expertise on their teeth to recommendations on diet and several other areas. This two-part blog series will go over multiple important areas when it comes to ..read more

Parents of newborn babies have several vital areas to consider early in their child’s life, and one such area is their dental health. Dental care for babies begins within their first year of life, a vital time for establishing their oral health and setting the proper foundation for a lifetime of a healthy mouth. At Salt Lake Pediatric Dentistry, we’re proud to offer numerous child dental services for even the youngest children, from their first dental visit onward. For parents who have never been through this process before, here’s a general timeline on when some of the important dental events ..read more

For parents of children at a variety of ages, developing a routine for certain important healthcare areas is important. Whether we’re talking about dental visits, doctor checkups or a variety of other potential needs, understanding when and why your child should see a specialist is a vital task as a parent. At Salt Lake Pediatric Dentistry, we’re happy to detail the frequency and purpose of any of our child dental services, from their first visit all the way through years into the future. Let’s look at basic recommendations for how often you should be bringing your child to the pediatric denti ..read more

In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the basics when it comes to fluoride and how it benefits your child’s oral health. Helping to prevent cavities and tooth decay, fluoride is a vital consideration for all parents. At Salt Lake Pediatric Dentistry, our preventive dental services for children include a wide variety of areas, such as fluoride use and how it should be administered. In today’s part two, we’ll dig into a few specific delivery methods for fluoride, plus which and what quantities you should be considering for your child. Toothpaste Type and Quantity Fluorid ..read more

There are several terms and elements a parent of any young child should know to help promote their dental care, and fluoride is one of them. A valuable natural element that helps young mouths resist tooth decay and promotes strong oral development, fluoride is a widely-used material that can be produced for areas where it does not occur naturally. At Salt Lake Pediatric Dentistry, we offer a number of preventive pediatric dentistry services, including helping you understand fluoride and how beneficial it can be for your child. In this two-part blog, we’ll dig into all the basics you need to kn ..read more

As most parents are well aware, young children grow what are known as baby teeth, placeholders that will eventually fall out and give way to permanent adult teeth. While the precise ages at which this will happen vary between children, the general process is roughly the same in healthy child mouths. At Salt Lake Pediatric Dentistry, we’re proud to offer a variety of responsive and preventive child dental services, including assisting children and parents alike with everything you may need regarding baby teeth and development. In some cases, children may lose baby teeth too early for a variety ..read more

At Salt Lake Pediatric Dentistry, one of our top goals is to provide a comfortable, safe environment for young children to receive oral care. We know that a visit to the dentist is often associated with negative feelings for lots of children (and many adults as well). Our pediatric dentistry services are tailored to making children feel as at-home as possible, whether it’s their first visit or their tenth. Unfortunately, there are cases where child anxiety is so significant that it requires some additional resources. One such resource is the use of nitrous oxide, a safe and effective sedative ..read more

With summer already in full bloom many families are on vacation or planning to go in the coming weeks & months.  There are several things to consider in order to maintain good oral health for your children, particularly during summer trips & vacations. At Salt Lake Pediatric Dentistry, we’re here to help with any and all common child related dental issues. We also have some tips and expertise to offer in regards to summer vacations. Family vacations and time together is obviously very important, however don’t let this come at the expense of your child’s oral health & care. Here are ..read more

Otherwise known as primary teeth, baby teeth are the first teeth that will grow in for any child, and they play several important roles. While they will eventually fall out during child development, they’re vital for children who will generally grow a full set of 20 teeth by age three. At Salt Lake Pediatric Dentistry, we’re proud to provide various dental services for infants and very young children and their baby teeth, including several prevention areas that help limit future risks during this important period. Here’s some basic information on the role baby teeth play in your child’s mouth ..read more