kids – Dental Health Society https://dentalhealthsociety.com Information on Dental Health and Dental Services Mon, 18 Oct 2021 13:52:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.12 Finding the Best Dentist for Kids Near You https://dentalhealthsociety.com/family-dentist/finding-the-best-dentist-for-kids-near-you/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=finding-the-best-dentist-for-kids-near-you Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:51:00 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=1606 Finding the best dentist for kids and teens can sometimes be tough. Obviously, internet searches and word of mouth are good tools, but what else should parents do if they want to find the best dentist for their kids?  This can be especially challenging for parents of young children who have recently moved to a...

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]]> Should You Put Sealants on Baby Teeth? https://dentalhealthsociety.com/sealants/should-you-put-sealants-on-baby-teeth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=should-you-put-sealants-on-baby-teeth Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:14:00 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=1538 It is natural for parents to want what is best for their kids, and that includes their dental health. To prevent cavities, some parents invest in dental sealants for their children. How young is too young to get sealants? Can a dentist put sealants on baby teeth? While sealants are typically applied to permanent teeth,...

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]]> Should You Worry About a Possible Cavity on a Kid’s Baby Teeth? https://dentalhealthsociety.com/family-dentist/should-you-worry-about-a-possible-cavity-on-a-kids-baby-teeth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=should-you-worry-about-a-possible-cavity-on-a-kids-baby-teeth Mon, 30 Nov 2020 15:52:10 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=1264 It’s easy to think that a cavity on a kid’s baby tooth is no big deal. After all, baby teeth (also called primary teeth) are only temporary. So how important can they be? Actually, the condition of a child’s teeth can affect the adult teeth that will eventually replace them.  It’s beneficial for parents to...

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]]> Symptoms of Cavities in Kids https://dentalhealthsociety.com/fillings/symptoms-of-cavities-in-kids/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=symptoms-of-cavities-in-kids Mon, 28 Sep 2020 14:39:46 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=1150 One CDC report estimates that one in five children between the ages of 5 and 11 have at least one untreated cavity. In fact, tooth decay is the most common chronic disease for children in that age group. Unfortunately, that means that most kids will get a cavity sooner or later. The good news is...

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]]> How to Prepare Your Child for That First Dental Visit https://dentalhealthsociety.com/family-dentist/how-to-prepare-your-child-for-that-first-dental-visit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-prepare-your-child-for-that-first-dental-visit Mon, 22 Jun 2020 15:37:00 +0000 http://nsdhblog.com/?p=63 Updated 6/22/2020 Children can have a range of reactions to a dentist, from fearful anxiety to curiosity. Preparing a child for that first dental visit can help cut down on the fear and anxiety to create a better experience for everyone involved. Some parents may be tempted to put off checkups because of their child’s...

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]]> Does My Kid Need a Pediatric Dentist? https://dentalhealthsociety.com/general/does-my-kid-need-a-pediatric-dentist/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=does-my-kid-need-a-pediatric-dentist Mon, 01 Jun 2020 14:42:56 +0000 http://nsdhblog.com/?p=99 If your child is ready for their first visit to the dentist, or if they have a dental emergency, you may be wondering about the best type of professional to treat him or her. Is it necessary to take your kid to a pediatric dentist, or can you bring them to your current dentist?  Some...

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]]> How to Calm Children at the Dentist https://dentalhealthsociety.com/family-dentist/how-to-calm-children-at-the-dentist/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-calm-children-at-the-dentist Mon, 02 Mar 2020 19:38:00 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=905 Do you dread taking your child to a dental appointment? Going to the dentist is a common childhood fear. You know that dental care is a very important part of a child’s overall health and that you shouldn’t skip it, but when yours is afraid, it can be a miserable experience for everyone. Parents need...

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]]> Help! My Kid Has a Mouth Full of Cavities! https://dentalhealthsociety.com/fillings/help-my-kid-has-a-mouth-full-of-cavities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=help-my-kid-has-a-mouth-full-of-cavities Tue, 27 Aug 2019 16:42:57 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=660 The last thing a parent wants to hear at the dentist is that his or her kid has a bunch of cavities. Not only are fillings and additional expense, but most parents feel a certain amount of guilt when their children have cavities. In reality, cavities are common and can pop up in children and...

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]]> Making “National Tooth Fairy Day” a Positive and Healthy Experience for Kids https://dentalhealthsociety.com/general/making-national-tooth-fairy-day-a-positive-and-healthy-experience-for-kids/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=making-national-tooth-fairy-day-a-positive-and-healthy-experience-for-kids Thu, 22 Aug 2019 16:23:23 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=649 Believe it or not, today (August 22, 2019) is “National Tooth Fairy Day.” For many of us, the idea of the Tooth Fairy brings all sorts of pleasant memories. Who didn’t love waking up to some money left by a fairy who only wanted our baby tooth in return? For many kids, a visit from...

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]]> How is Family Dentistry Different? https://dentalhealthsociety.com/family-dentist/how-is-family-dentistry-different/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-is-family-dentistry-different Mon, 15 Jul 2019 16:16:21 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=625 Looking for a dentist for you and your family can have you feeling like Goldilocks. You might feel that pediatric dentists are too specific. And general dentists are too—well—general. A family dentist, on the other hand, might be just right for your situation. How is family dentistry different? Family dentists treat patients of any age...

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