As most of us know, starting to take your children to the dentist at a young age is a suggested practice. Though when at the dentist it is common for parents to be concerned about some of the routine procedures for their kids when they are such a young age. X-rays are one of these practices. Because of the radiation …
All Teeth Go to Heaven
The Tooth Fairy is a childhood fictional character, similar to Santa or the Easter Bunny. When a child loses a baby tooth, they place it under their pillow, and the Tooth Fairy comes at night to exchanges the tooth for cold hard cash. Why does the Tooth Fairy desire small bits of human bone? What does she do with a …
Trick or Treat! Halloween Candy Do’s and Don’ts
Carving Pumpkins, dressing up in costumes, collecting free candy: there is no mystery why Halloween is a favorite time of the year for the kids. There is no need to spoil the fun worrying about letting your children have candy as long as you follow these few simple tips to keeping your children’s teeth healthy and cavity free! The American …
Fears and Fun of Losing Baby Teeth
Kids usually lose their first baby tooth around 5 or 6 years old. However they can start as early as 4 or as late as 8 years old. No matter when that first tooth gets loose, it is a monumental time! Every child reacts differently when they start to lose their baby teeth. Some kids get excited and can’t wait …
A Quick Guide to Avoiding Cavities
No one likes the time and pain associated with cavities, especially children. Even though Dr. Dixon has many great options to help this process go smoother, cavities are still no fun. To help prevent these dreaded cavities here are five helpful tips: Brush and Floss Teeth twice daily Brushing a flossing regularly prevents sugary and acidic food from sitting on …
How to Make Brushing Teeth Fun!
Are you tired of the battle to motivate your kids to brush their teeth? Brushing and flossing can be a breeze for parents and even fun for the kids with the right techniques. Here are some fun ideas that will make brushing teeth more of an activity than a chore. A “Play” Toothbrush One way to make brushing …
Children’s Bleeding Gums
Have you ever noticed that your child’s gums bleed easily? Although not always the case, excessively bleeding gums may be a sign of gingivitis. The first important step after noticing gum bleeding is to contact your dentist. If there is a serious problem, the quickest way to recovery is starting with a proper diagnosis from a dental professional. There are …
How to Motivate Your Children to Floss
Teaching oral hygiene to children is not always easy. It may take repeated sessions of brushing and flossing to help them understand things like how to hold a brush or floss, apply the right amount of toothpaste, reach all of their teeth, and to keep brushing/flossing for the correct amount of time. Flossing is an extremely important follow up once …
Preparing Your Child for a Trip to the Dentist
For young children, visiting the dentist can be a scary proposition. Their visit may include a new place, new people, loud noises, and foreign instruments. Here at Bear Creek Pediatric Dentistry in Medford Oregon, we believe that a child’s visit should be anything but scary. We believe it can and should be fun! Here are a few suggestions to help …
Best Drinks for Your Teeth
There’s a lot of talk about drinks that are bad for your kids’ teeth, but now it’s time to focus on the positive. From standard healthy teeth drinks, to choices you’d never think of, here are the healthiest drinks for your children’s health: Milk The calcium, protein and Vitamin D in milk are all great for your teeth. When milk …