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 …
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 …
5 Effective Methods to Teach Your Children Good Oral Hygiene
Making brushing fun for your kids. A cavity isn’t fun for anyone, especially parents. The best way to teach your child how to effectively care for their teeth in the future, is by making it a habit now. The easiest way to do that, is by making it fun. And while young children will eventually go on to place those …
National Children’s Dental Health Month
Happy February! It is national children’s dental health month. This month is dedicated to help promote healthy brushing habits and fighting cavities for children. The theme poster this year to promote healthy habits is “Sugar Wars” showing kids in a spaceship with their dog go and battle cavities, sugar, and plaque build up in space. These posters are to help …
Protecting Your Childrens Teeth With Mouthguards
With the summer months upon us our kids are about to become more physically active. While we may encourage them to wear their helmets and pads when they’re playing, one great way, that we sometimes forget, to protect our children’s teeth is using mouthguards (sometimes referred to as mouth protectors). Mouthguards typically cover just the upper teeth and help minimize …
Electric Toothbrushes: Fact or Myth?
Are electric toothbrushes really better for your teeth? With hundreds of toothbrush options available in stores, many consumers may be wondering if electric toothbrushes really are better for your teeth. While some individuals swear by the efficiency of electric toothbrushes, many dentists seem to agree—the way you brush your teeth matters much more than the type of toothbrush you choose …
Ways To Keep Busy & Happy This Summer
Ways Top Keep The Kids Happy & Energetic! With school coming to close in a few weeks, we know what’s coming. There may be children with high levels of energy at the house, all day, every day for up to 3 months. Because we are the pediatric dentist in Medford Oregon we want to help your children (and you) to …
All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth
Photo by Steven Depolo The classic Christmas tune “All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth” may be just what your little one is feeling this Christmas season. Although some kids enjoy the attention they get from others when they’re missing their front two teeth, others are anxious to be able to eat normally again, or to have …
Preschool Visits and Field Trips
Dr. Dixon recently visited Noah’s Ark Preschool in Central Point. He had a great time talking to the kids and their parents about the importance of brushing and flossing and proper techniques. We also had a local preschool class come to our office on a field trip. The kids had a blast dressing up like the Dr. and seeing the …
Pear-a-Fare {Our first Pear Blossom Parade}
We were lucky enough to get to be in the Pear Blossom Parade and street fair just about 6 weeks after we moved here and took over the practice! It’s the biggest event of it’s kind in the city, there had to be at least 10,000 people lining the streets for the parade. Plus it was televised for all of …
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