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Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Sep 1
- 4 min
Ask the Dentist! Our dentist and staff answer your most common questions.
Dr. Love Moore and the talented team at Capital City Pediatric Dentistry answer the most frequently asked questions they hear from...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Aug 1
- 2 min
What teeth cleanings look like at the dentist
We teach kids about cleaning their hands, their hair, and their play area, so it makes sense to teach them about getting their teeth...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Jul 5
- 2 min
Manual Toothbrush vs. Electric Toothbrush
Have you ever wondered whether you should use an electric toothbrush or a manual toothbrush? When taking care of your oral health and...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Jun 6
- 1 min
Book Club! Your Teeth-Loving Summer Reading List.
Reading lights up the imagination and teaches us about everything from fictitious faraway lands to our own backyards. Why not include...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- May 3
- 3 min
“Healthy” snacks that may not be great for your child’s teeth
You’re already teaching your child the basics of taking care of teeth: brush twice a day, floss, and regular dental cleanings and...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Apr 1
- 3 min
Ouch! Sensitive Teeth in Kids and How to Address the Discomfort.
If your child complains of pain when eating or drinking hot or cold foods, or if they refuse to brush their teeth unexpectedly, they may...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Mar 2
- 2 min
Chomp, chomp, chomp…fun facts about teeth and dentistry!
We all know teeth play an important role, but most of us don’t know that much about them. For example, did you know that tooth enamel is...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Feb 4
- 2 min
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month!
For National Children’s Dental Health Month this February, the theme is “Sealants make sense”. This decades long dental practice...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Jan 4
- 2 min
Want a healthy alternative to sugar? Try xylitol. It’s naturally sweet.
There’s an ingredient that’s getting a lot more attention these days for its ability to substitute for sugar in food. It’s xylitol!...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Dec 3, 2021
- 2 min
Gift ideas to excite your kids about oral health.
For the holidays, we typically think of toys and sweets for gifts. But what if you gave gifts to improve your kid’s oral health? Good...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Nov 1, 2021
- 3 min
Brush, Floss, Rinse, Repeat
An easy breakdown for how to care for your child’s teeth. The holidays are around the corner and that means lots of friends, family, and...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Oct 2, 2021
- 2 min
Parent Tips for a Healthy Halloween
Tips for a Hauntingly Fun Holiday! The weather is cooling and the leaves are changing colors…which means Halloween is right around the...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Sep 2, 2021
- 2 min
Healthy Snack Options for Busy Lives
15 Healthy On-the-Go Snacks for Healthy Smiles When you are on the go and running your family between school, extracurricular activities,...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Aug 1, 2021
- 2 min
Tips to Maintain Dental Routines While Traveling
As the end of summer draws nearer, many families are squeezing in one or two more vacations. If you’re one of those families, it’s...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Jul 14, 2021
- 2 min
Why You Should Choose a Pediatric Dentist
Pediatric dentistry is the specialty of dentistry that focuses on the oral health of young people. Many families wonder whether they...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Jun 4, 2021
- 2 min
Why Dental Care is Important During Pregnancy
Are you pregnant? Congratulations, and guess what? Now you’re brushing for two! Pregnancy changes many things in an expectant mother’s...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- May 10, 2021
- 2 min
Don’t Delay Your Child’s Dental Visits
Have you been delaying your child’s dental visits due to COVID? If so, you’re not alone. A national poll suggests that a third of parents...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Apr 2, 2021
- 3 min
How to Treat Children’s Canker Sores
What are canker sores? Canker sores are small, shallow open wounds (or ulcers) in your mouth that can make eating and talking painful....
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Mar 1, 2021
- 3 min
Is Thumb Sucking Bad for My Child’s Teeth?
Why do kids suck their thumbs? Thumb sucking is a natural reflex that begins in the womb, before birth. For babies and small children, it...