When you hear about dental crowns, you’re usually thinking about an adult dental crown that’s used after major dental work. But what if your pediatric dentist has recently informed you that your child needs a dental crown? Dental crowns are…

There is no tooth fairy moment for this one. No wiggling for a week at the dinner table, no gap in the smile, no small ceremony involving a pillow and a dollar. Somewhere around your child’s sixth birthday, a large…

Parents plan the nursery down to the outlet covers. They compare car seats for weeks, memorize a feeding schedule, and pick a pediatrician before the baby ever comes home. Teeth rarely make that list. For most families, the subject comes…

Most families in Colorado Springs carry some form of dental health coverage. Few know exactly what it pays for when their child actually needs a filling, a crown, or even just a first exam. That gap between having a plan…

Most parents hear the word “extraction” and immediately assume the worst. It sounds drastic. But a kid’s tooth extraction is one of the more common procedures in pediatric dentistry, and when a dentist recommends it, the reason is almost always…

According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, a children’s dental exam should be scheduled by 12 months of age or within six months of your child’s first tooth erupting. While this may seem early, baby teeth play an important…

Hearing that your child may need a root canal or root filling molar can be alarming for any parent. Many families are surprised to learn that children can need this type of treatment on permanent teeth at a young age.…

It can catch you off guard if you hear your toddler grinding teeth on the baby monitor (grrkk grrkk), a sound you can’t unhear once you notice it. The first concern as a parent is whether it is something to…

When your child is in pain or something unexpected happens to their smile, it can be scary — but knowing what to do in a dental emergency makes all the difference. As parents, quick action and calm decisions can protect…

As a parent, helping your child maintain a healthy smile is one of the best gifts you can give them. Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic childhood conditions, but with the right knowledge and habits, it’s also…