Children frequently worry about tooth decay, and while dental fillings are essential for treating cavities, the best course of action is always to avoid them in the first place. It is critical for parents and other carers to place a high priority on oral health and to...
Pediatric Dentistry
75 Years of Fluoride
This year is the 75 anniversary of one of the biggest breaks in preventative dentistry: Fluoride in water! The History of Fluoridation Following a study by Dr. Frederick McKay into children whose teeth were stained with what was called “The Colorado Brown Stain,” but...
Losing Baby Teeth: 3 Facts Parents Should Know
Losing baby teeth can be a bittersweet milestone for children and parents, a sign that children are growing up, and a chance for families to bond over common experiences. Losing teeth can be uncomfortable and can be intimidating for young children, but it doesn’t have...
The Benefits of Seeing a Kid-Friendly Dentist in Edna
February is Children’s Dental Health Month, an event that aims to raise awareness about oral health and dental care for kids across the country. Often, when parents select a dentist for their child, they don’t always look for one that is kid-friendly. However, by...
7 Books to Help Your Child Look Forward to Visiting Your Edna Dentist
February is Children’s Dental Health Month, making it an excellent time of year to make sure your child is up-to-date on their dental treatments. But many parents struggle when it comes to making their child comfortable with the dentist and we want to help make that...
Ask Your Edna Dentist: Dental Emergencies – What You Need to Know About This Leading Cause of Missed School Days for Children
Did you know toothaches that result in serious dental emergencies are the leading cause of missed school days for kids? In fact, 1 in 7 children aged 6 to 12 suffered from toothache pain within the last 6 months. Some of those toothaches resulted in diagnosing a...
Ask Your Edna Dentist: Children’s Dental Health Month
Tooth decay and bad oral health are almost entirely preventable! That being said, did you know: Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic diseases affecting children today Kids with poor dental health are almost three times more likely to miss school due to dental...
5 Tips to Get Your Kids Comfortable with Dental Visits
Routine dental appointments are critical to the maintenance of our health, especially for kids. It’s important that parents instill this habit in their children at an early age. A trip to your dentist at Edna Dentistry may seem like a trivial task for adults who know...
Dear Tooth Fairy
Do you recall visits from the Tooth Fairy as a child? Children are often so excited about losing a tooth, because they know a visit from the Tooth Fairy is imminent. Traditionally, the Tooth Fairy takes children's lost teeth from under their pillows as they sleep,...
February is Children’s Dental Health Month! Here are 5 Ways to Keep Kids’ Teeth Healthy
Children are notorious for their love of sugary treats. Candy, juice, and soda are just a few of the things many kids consume on a regular basis. Unfortunately, these habits are causing major dental health problems. Dentists are seeing an increasing number of very...