How do I care for my child after a dental operation or visit?
Wondering what to do, or how to help you child after local anesthetic, trauma, or an extraction? Discover professional tips below:
How often should a child have dental radiographs / X-Rays?
Since every child is unique, the need for dental X-rays varies from child to child. Films are taken only after a complete review of your child’s health history, and only when they are likely to yield information that a visual exam cannot. In general, children need X-rays more often than adults. Their mouths grow and…
Calming an Anxious Child
As Pediatric dentists, Dr. Laura and Dr. Susie have special training in helping anxious children feel secure during dental treatment. For example, in the “Tell-Show-Do” technique, we might name a dental instrument, demonstrate the instrument by using it to count your child´s fingers, and then use it to count their teeth. Praise, coaching, distraction, and…
