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...
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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...
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
- 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
- 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...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Feb 1, 2021
- 2 min
Why Water is Important for Your Child’s Teeth
Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) to raise awareness about...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Dec 3, 2020
- 2 min
Genetics and Your Child’s Oral Health
How do genes affect oral health? If you’ve been wondering if your genes play a role in your child’s oral health, the short answer is yes....
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Nov 11, 2020
- 2 min
How Important Are Your Child’s Routine Dental Visits?
We know that most of our normal routines have been upended recently by the pandemic. Work, school, play, vacations and family visits all...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Oct 2, 2020
- 2 min
Halloween Candy and Your Child’s Teeth
Halloween will most certainly look different this year, but Halloween treats are sure to be a part of the festivities. It’s natural to be...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Sep 1, 2020
- 2 min
Supporting Your Teen in Caring for Their Teeth
Teenagers and adolescents, defined broadly as youths between the ages of 10 to 18, have distinctive needs when it comes to their dental...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Jun 16, 2020
- 3 min
How to Manage Your Child’s Fear of the Dentist
Does your child get anxious about going to the dentist? Rest assured, it is perfectly normal – in fact, almost 20% of school age children...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- May 14, 2020
- 3 min
Does your child get anxious about going to the dentist? Rest assured, it is perfectly normal.
Why Your Child’s Dental Health is More Important Than You Realize Did you know that problems with your child’s mouth, teeth and gums can...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- May 1, 2020
- 2 min
Tips on How to Handle a Dental Emergency
The thought of going to the dentist right now, in the middle of a pandemic, can be anxiety-inducing. While routine visits need to wait...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Apr 23, 2020
- 3 min
How to Keep Your Child’s Smile Healthy During the Pandemic
Here we are, more than a month into quarantine, and you may be wondering if you’ll ever get to see your pediatric dentist again! We here...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Apr 1, 2020
- 4 min
Protect Your Child’s Teeth With Dental Sealants
What are Sealants? Sealants are thin, plastic coatings painted on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, where most cavities in children...
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