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Ask about custom made athletic mouth guards, night guards if your jaw hurts in the mornings, and custom made whitening trays.

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We offer rewards such as board games, and/or electric toothbrushes to any existing patient that has 4 cavity free visits in a row at our office. This reward system restarts after every 4 Cavity free visits.

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ALWAYS remember to brush your teeth after every meal and floss at least once a day. This is vital for healthy teeth.

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Make sure to use toothpaste that contains fluoride, and ask your orthodontist or family dentist if you need a fluoride rinse. This will help prevent cavities!

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How do I schedule my next appointment? Simply call our practice! Our front desk staff will be happy to help schedule your next appointment at your convenience.

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Do I need to brush my teeth more often if I have braces? With braces, you should brush your teeth at least three times a day to keep your teeth, gums, and mouth healthy and clean.

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Do braces hurt? Braces do not hurt often; however, you may feel a small amount of discomfort for a couple days as your teeth, gums, cheeks, and mouth get used to your new braces.

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The amount of time spent in braces can vary depending on the individual patient. Every smile responds differently to treatment. Treatment times can take anywhere between 6 to 30 months; however, most standard treatments take about 22 months.

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Be sure to schedule your routine checkups with your family dentist. It is recommended that you continue to visit the dentist every six months.

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During your treatment, try to avoid foods with a lot of sugar (sugar increases the amount of bacteria that grows in your mouth causing more plaque and possibly cavities).

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If you take out your retainer to eat, brush your teeth, and floss, then remember to keep it safe in its container so that it does not get lost or broken.

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Our doctors are active members of the American Dental Association, and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

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We accept most of the major insurance plans, Medicaid, and PeachCare For Kids.

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Kid-Tested, Dentist-Approved: 6 Teeth Cleaning Tips from Dentist Parents: http://ow.ly/Mb3U30odq1T

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Afraid of the Dentist? 6 Tips for Helping a Fearful Child: http://ow.ly/KeSk30odq9X

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Understanding Your Child’s Dental Condition

The last thing that you want to hear at your child’s dental visit is that treatment is needed. Everyone wants to hear the dentist say “Your child has no cavities, see you in six months!” Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen. So what’s the best advice when your child needs dental treatment? Read on!

When your child is diagnosed with the need for dental treatment, it is very important that the parents (1) understand why the treatment is needed and (2) have trust in the child’s dentist to best diagnose the treatment. In most cases, when treatment is prescribed in children, time is of the essence. Primary, or baby teeth are softer than permanent, or adult teeth. Because of this, decay can often spread quickly in children. This means that it’s important to get your child’s dental treatment completed in a timely manner.

You want to walk away from any diagnosis understanding what your child’s dentist is prescribing regarding treatment, and why they are taking this approach. If you do not understand, make it a point to ask lots of questions so that you understand exactly what the issue is and how the dentist is recommending it be treated. Even if you plan to get a second opinion (which is highly recommended), ask lots of questions. This is a good time to educate yourself. There are often times different ways to treat dental issues. The information you receive by asking questions may help you to decide which approach you are most comfortable with regarding your child’s dental treatment.

If you do plan to get a second opinion, make sure that you get the second opinion quickly. If you wait too long, your child’s need for treatment may worsen, which will mean that the dentists are not comparing the same situation, and therefore their diagnoses could differ.

After you have found a dentist whom you are comfortable with and trust to perform your child’s treatment, it is most important to schedule treatment in a timely manner. If you wait too long, the decay may worsen, and the diagnosis may need to change.

Remember that every dentist gets a similar education in dental school and residency, but once they begin practicing, their experiences will build a knowledge base that can differentiate them. Each dentist will have different treatment methods that they are most comfortable with and have seen provide the best results. There are often different approaches to prescribing dental treatment, all within the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry guidelines. All can lead to great oral health for your child.

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Fun Tooth Care Facts to Convince Kids to Try Pediatric Dentistry

It's hardly a secret - getting kids to give pediatric dentistry a chance can be a challenging task. After all, many kids can be quite vocal about how much they dislike the idea of going to the dentist.

Well, fortunately, there are some ideas you can try out which might make your kids be more receptive when it comes to visiting the dentist.

The answer to your problem might be some fun general facts about tooth care. Yes, it can be as simple as that.

You'd actually be surprised how easy it is to spark children's curiosity with little bits of trivia. It can amuse them, and it can peak their interest. As a result, your child won't be so scared of pediatric dentistry anymore.

So, here are some fun facts you can keep your child busy with when you're on your way to the dentist:

Back in Prehistoric Times, Kids Didn't Really Have to Put Up with Tooth Decay

What better way to get your kids interested in tooth care than by associating it with our prehistoric ancestors?

Sure, pediatric dentistry didn't exist back then, but there was an attempt at general dentistry - however primitive it might have been.

Thus, you can show your child that a visit to the dentist is not something new and scary - his/her prehistoric ancestors dealt with it too.

Plus, you can also tell your kids how prehistoric children didn't suffer from so much tooth decay, as is the case nowadays.

Why? Because their diets most likely didn't contain as much sugar as we tend to consume today.

Not only do you get them interested in pediatric dentistry visits, but you also teach them about general tooth care and proper dieting.

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