A majority of our little patients that receive restorative dental treatment in our offices will be administered local anesthesia (medicine to numb) for the dental procedure. The local anesthesia allows…
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Happy holidays everyone! Now that the holiday season is winding down I wanted to discuss a topic that always provokes a lot of questions. Many parents have questions about the…
Hi Dr. Lauren, I heard about a product called “silver diamine fluoride.” I heard it can stop cavities and prevent someone from needing fillings or crowns. Is this true? Hi…
Dr. Lauren, is giving my child real fruit juice ok and is it helpful in preventing cavities if I dilute the juice with water? Great question! The simple answer to…
A few questions that you are probably always asked as a parent when you come to our pediatric dental office or any other dental office are, what kind of items…
Hi Dr. Lauren, how should I prepare my daughter for her dental visit/dental treatment? Great question and I am glad that this was asked! At our office, we try to…
Hi everyone! I wanted to use this week’s blog to introduce you to a new product on the dental market that advertises its ability to help prevent cavities in children…
Hi Dr. Lauren!!! Quick question, what kind of toothpaste do you recommend for my little one? Hi everyone!!! This is a great question, but with so much information out there,…
When should I bring my child in for their first dental visit? This is a great question! The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that a child’s first dental…
Hi Dr. Lauren! Two-part question: First, do I need to floss my child’s teeth and if so, when should I start flossing my little one’s teeth? When To Start Flossing…