Take a moment this new year to evaluate your children's oral care habits. Are you concerned about them or think their oral hygiene could be better? It's easy to forget about our oral care routine with our busy [...]
Why Can’t Children Get White Fillings?
Have you ever heard a dentist say that a child can’t have white fillings? There’s a lot more to it than that, actually. Yes, children can have white fillings, but there are certain criteria to meet. White vs. [...]
What Should I Do After My Child Experiences a Tooth Fracture?
What Should I Do After My Child Experiences a Tooth Fracture? A child’s tooth fracture is one of the most common emergencies our Wheat Ridge dentists treat. If your child is experiencing an emergency, is in pain, or [...]
MYOBRACE FOR KIDS – Straighten Teeth the Natural Way
Your child’s facial shape, tooth alignment, and overall oral development depends on things like genetics, thumb or pacifier habits, tongue movement, and the way they swallow. Myobrace for kids is an early intervention treatment that guides teeth and [...]
How Does A Dentist Remove A Crown To Replace It?
Does your child have pediatric dental crowns on one or more teeth? You may be wondering if the crowns in pediatric dentistry can be removed or upgraded as your child gets older. While some of the crowns in [...]
Saving Teeth First – The Truth About Root Canal Treatment
Does your child need to see a root canal specialist in Wheat Ridge? If they have a painful, abscessed tooth, there are root canal procedures for kids to prevent tooth loss and discomfort. The process is a bit [...]
When Does a Child Need Dental Fillings?
One of the most common questions family and pediatric dentists (Wheat Ridge) hear from parents is, “Why do children need fillings if their baby teeth are going to fall out anyway?” If you’ve wondered the same thing about [...]
How to Help Kids Overcome Fear of the Dentist
If your children are scared to visit the dentist, you aren’t alone. Dental phobia in children is quite common. Especially if you’ve had bad experiences in the past or have a sensitive gag reflex. Kid Focus Dentistry in [...]
Why are Pediatric Dental Cleanings Important?
Is it important for your child to have a kid’s dental cleaning every six months? Absolutely. The importance of pediatric dental cleanings expands far beyond just having a brighter, fresher smile. These visits are essential for helping your [...]
Types of Pediatric Dental Crowns
Dental crowns, sometimes called “caps”, are protective covers that go all the way around and over a tooth. Almost like an outer shell. We use them when there isn’t enough tooth structure to support smaller restorations, like a [...]
What are Dental Sealants?
What if there was a way to prevent cavities in some of the most decay-prone areas of your child’s mouth? With dental sealants, you can! What is a Dental Sealant? A dental sealant is a protective coating that [...]
When Will My Child’s Wisdom Teeth Erupt?
If you have a teen, you might be wondering how to watch for signs of wisdom tooth eruption. Knowing what to look for can help you keep your child's teeth healthy today, when they head off to [...]