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...
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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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Jan 4, 2022
- 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 1, 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 1, 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
- Jun 3, 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 9, 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 1, 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
- 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
- Jan 7, 2021
- 5 min
Added Sugar and Tooth Decay
We know you want to give your family nutritious meals and snacks, but knowing which foods are healthy isn’t always easy. While sugar is...
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...
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