How to brush: Start with a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste Clean outer tooth surfaces- use a 45degree angle toward the gumline Clean chewing surfaces with back and forth strokes Clean inner surfaces with vertical up-and-down strokes. How to [...]
Smart choices for healthy mouths
Oral habits Digital sucking or oral habit sucking such as pacifiers will cause a permanent change to the child's oral bone development. Eating or sucking on acidic food such as citrus will cause the outer layers to weaken [...]
Steps for a healthy mouth from birth until age 6
Development of the mouth and teeth Baby teeth are important because they help signal the correct sequence for the adult teeth to erupt into. Early loss of baby teeth can cause undue crowding and growth problems. 6-year molars [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Prenatal/Infant oral care in Wheat Ridge
Pregnant mother/prenatal: Because a baby’s teeth are formed during the sixth week of pregnancy, we believe that caring for a child’s teeth starts with pregnant mothers. During pregnancy, a mother’s oral health care is important. The many changes that [...]
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 [...]