What Toothbrush to Choose for Children

There are a lot of toothbrushes options out there. Electric, manual, plastic, metal, brand name, cartoon characters, singing, and everything in-between. The reason there are so many toothbrushes for children is that they are all designed with the same goal in mind: to get kids to want to brush their own teeth. But how do you know what toothbrush you …

When To Look Into Getting Braces

We tend to associate braces with the awkward teenage years, and many of us have embarrassing yearbook photos to prove it. But a lot of parents don’t know that their children could need braces much earlier than expected.  There are many reasons why parents should consider booking an appointment with an orthodontist before they are teenagers because braces are not …

Medford’s Pediatric Emergency Dentist of Choice

Dental trauma is probably not something you’ve often considered when it comes to medical emergencies. However, problems with your children’s teeth can be just as problematic and damaging as other physical injuries. They require instant attention. Bear Creek Pediatric Dentistry in Medford aids children with toothaches, practices emergency root canals and repairs cracked or missing teeth on short notice. If …

Dental Sealants for Kids

For cavity-prone kids, going to the dentist can be a nightmare. Thankfully, dental sealants are a permanent solution to painful traditional fillings and can prevent cavities in kids and adults. Cavities are a common type of tooth decay in patients of all ages. They occur when bacteria enter the core of your tooth and slowly eat the tooth from the …

Bear Creek Pediatric Dentistry’s Sedation Services

Some children undergo serious anxiety about going to the dentist. In these cases, dental sedation treatment from Bear Creek Pediatric Dentistry is the best way to make sure patients feel safe, secure and relaxed. Anxiety is a normal reaction, but you shouldn’t jeopardize your child’s oral health by avoiding the dentist for too long. The dental practice of Dr. Dixon …

Choosing an Orthodontic Appliance

Does your child have crooked teeth or a misaligned jaw? If this is the case, it might be time to consider orthodontic appliances. Although Bear Creek Pediatric Dentistry doesn’t provide orthodontia, we can help prepare you and your child for the process. The first step is deciding which kind of appliance your child needs, whether it’s a retainer, braces or …