The wonderful world of braces and retainers!
Throughout your child’s development, a dentist may suggest your child see an orthodontist. Orthodontic care is not only to help correct...
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Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Aug 3
- 2 min
6 ways to get your child excited about the dentist
Sometimes, children develop a fear of the dentist. Whether it is from a bad experience, an association, or simply the unknown, you can...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Jul 3
- 2 min
What to do when a dental emergency happens on vacation
When you and the family are on vacation, the last thing you want to happen is a dental emergency. The good news is you don't have to...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Jun 5
- 2 min
Do cavities run in the family?
Just like other health issues, cavities can be inherited or shared with family members. Most of the time, tooth decay (which causes...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- May 1
- 2 min
The connection between your oral health and overall health
Your child’s oral health can tell a lot about their overall health. Research shows more than 90 percent of diseases that affect the...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Apr 3
- 3 min
How to safely remove baby teeth
When a child starts losing their baby teeth, it’s an exciting time full of funny smiles and sideways eating. The teeth usually come out...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Mar 1
- 2 min
Meet Nature's Toothbrushes
While brushing and flossing are irreplaceable when it comes to oral health, certain foods can help your kid’s toothbrush do its job. Many...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Feb 3
- 2 min
Brush, Floss, and Smile!
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! The focus is brush, floss, and smile, so this month we’ll focus on kid-friendly tips...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Jan 4
- 2 min
How to stop your child from biting their nails
Kids can bite their nails for many reasons: curiosity, boredom, stress relief, habit, or imitation. But when they chew on nails for an...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Nov 30, 2022
- 2 min
Tips for preventing holiday cavities!
The holidays are a fun time full of activities, socializing, and delicious food. But rich foods aren’t always friendly to teeth. By...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Nov 2, 2022
- 2 min
The Power of Praise: Why and How to Praise your Child for Brushing their Teeth
Praise feels good to everyone, so it makes sense that when teaching children to brush their teeth, praise can help them establish healthy...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Sep 30, 2022
- 3 min
Test your Halloween IQ!
Put your Halloween knowledge to the test, from why the colors are black and orange to why we give out treats. And don't forget to take...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Sep 1, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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...
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