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 [...]
Trauma
How To Treat Soft Tissue Injuries Infant/Toddler Trauma Fractured Permanent Front Teeth First Aid For Knocked out tooth (Avulsed Tooth) Chipped Tooth (Fracture) No pain- Low pain Moderate pain and sensitivity Severe [...]
What to do about a fractured tooth
If your child has a fractured tooth, it's important to keep calm. This is not a dental emergency, but your child should see a dentist as soon as possible. If possible, find the broken piece of tooth and [...]
TMJ Disorder (TMD) in Wheat Ridge
TMD or temporomandibular disorder is when a patient experiences problems with either their jaw, jaw joint (TMJ), facial muscles or in most cases, all of the above. Physical symptoms of TMD include: Clicking and popping of the jaw [...]
Silver Diamine Fluoride treatment for kids in Wheat Ridge
Silver Diamine Fluoride—The superhero liquid Silver Diamine Fluoride, or SDF for short, is like a special superhero liquid that helps teeth. Imagine if you could give your teeth a shield against those pesky cavities. Well, that's kind of [...]
Pediatric preventative services in Wheat Ridge
Preventative information: The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry identifies Tooth decay as a disease; which means that it is a preventable condition. The number one tool that we recognize at our office is that having the right information [...]
Pediatric crowns in Wheat Ridge
At Kid Focus Dentistry, we are not only dental providers but we are also parents. As parents, we understand the struggles of always wanting the best for our children, especially with regard to medical treatments. Because of this, [...]
Orthodontics in Wheat Ridge
At Kid Focus Dentistry we don't only focus on dental caries, we also hope to prevent possible future problems; especially with growth. Most parents only think about braces in terms of crowding; however, we focus on the more [...]
Pediatric myobrace in Wheat Ridge
What is pediatric myobrace? Myobrace is also an exciting approach to correct malocclusion, and a way to possibly for children to avoid traditional braces. It is unique in that it can identify and fix oral functional problems in [...]
Pediatric restorative treatments (fillings) in Wheat Ridge
Composite fillings for kids Composite is a type of restorative material that we use to fill cavities. It is made of synthetic resins and is chemically bonded to the tooth structure. Most patients know composite or resin fillings [...]
Athletic Mouth Guards in Wheat Ridge
Sports are a great way to keep children entertained and active while learning important life skills. In organized sports, parents and coaches ensure that children wear protective gear to keep them safe. Helmets, knee pads, and wrist guards [...]
Kid’s Dental Services in Wheat Ridge
Healthy oral habits and regular dental visits are key for a happy smile. At Kid Focus Dentistry our passion is happy smiles! That is why we walk alongside our patients every step of the way. We provide them with [...]
Your Child’s First Visit in Wheat Ridge
At Kid Focus Dentistry, we believe that your child’s first visit to our office is the most important one. This visit allows us to get to know your child’s personality and create a positive starting point for future [...]
Root Canal
A root canal is considered to be a major dental treatment, so some discomfort is to be expected following the patient’s visit. Since root canal treatment involves the root of the tooth, the most discomfort will come from the gums [...]
Root Canal Treatment in Wheat Ridge
A root canal treatment is necessary when the decay has spread to the nerve of the tooth. In such a situation, both the decayed tooth and its nerve must be treated for bacterial infection. Once a patient receives a [...]