Bedtime baby bottles It’s never a good idea to put your baby to bed with a bottle. Little children who go to sleep with a bottle are at a disadvantage when it comes to oral health. They often end up needing to have those baby teeth capped, and the experience can create a fear…
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How to find a Children’s Dentist in Tacoma
The Answer is Distinctive Dentistry! Pediatric Dentistry is at the Heart of our Practice. Distinctive Dentistry in Tacoma, the Fife area, is dedicated to your family’s dental health and our pediatric dentistry is essential to a future of your child’s dental health. We know that it’s now always easy to get kids to build healthy habits. Here…
Continue ReadingChildren’s Dentistry: Helping Kids Feel Comfortable on Their First Visit
Children’s dentistry is an important part of lifelong good dental health. Your child’s first visit doesn’t have to be scary. Here are some steps you can take to send the message that this bi-annual ritual is nothing to fear. Familiarize your child with what a dentist is and what she or he does by reading books…
Continue ReadingDental Health Basics for K-6 Kids
The years when kids are in elementary school are very important, in terms of setting the stage for a lifetime of good oral health. Baby teeth are replaced by permanent teeth, many kids are actively engaged in sports, and the sphere of influence in kids’ choices broadens dramatically. So let’s look at a few common…
Continue ReadingDental Health Basics for Toddlers
“I can do it myself!” Parents of toddlers are familiar with this announcement as their children progress into the age of self-awareness and growing independence. Even so, children need assistance with oral hygiene. Your child’s dentist is a valuable resource for developing an effective daily oral care routine that also embraces your toddler’s enthusiastic independence….
Continue ReadingDental Health Basics for Babies
Parents often ask when they should start taking their kids to the dentist. We follow the guidelines of the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry: the first visit should no later than the child’s first birthday and then at regular intervals as recommended by your child’s dentist. Why so early? The…
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