Browsing: Regular check-ups and cleanings

Poor oral health in children can stem from a variety of factors, including dietary choices, oral hygiene practices, fluoride intake, socioeconomic factors, and more. By…

COURTESY OF MONTGOMERY PEDIATRICS Going for a dental checkup is a rite of passage for kids that can be exciting for some and challenging for others.…

Pop Quiz: At what age should children first go to the dentist? To a national representative overview conducted in 2017 on behalf of CS Mott Children’s…

Denise Kokaram says that as a dental hygienist she still mourns every tooth her patients lose, especially children whose dental health is so poor that they…

According to estimates from the Children’s Bureau, an agency in the US Department of Health and Human Services, there were 673,000 children in foster care in…

Preventive dental care or dental checkups include cleaning and examining teeth for cavities or tooth decay. It is recommended that children receive regular preventive dental care…

Other parents say they didn’t call for an appointment because their child didn’t need dental care or had dental problems. Most parents (67%) believe it is…

By Ashley AntleA child’s smile has enormous potential for enhancing emotional well-being, communicating happiness and building bonds with others. It can also be a strong indicator…

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. – Feb. 1 marks National Children’s Dental Health Month, which is observed to raise awareness of the importance of oral hygiene and “how…

By Ashley Pagenkopf, MS, CCLS, Child Life Specialist at Cook Children’sGoing to the dentist and taking your kids to the dentist can bring up a lot…