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...
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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
- 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...
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...
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
- Aug 1, 2020
- 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 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...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Mar 3, 2020
- 3 min
Fluoride’s Strange History
What is fluoride? Fluoride is a compound that contains fluorine, a natural element that can help prevent tooth decay by inhibiting the...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Feb 3, 2020
- 3 min
Diabetes and Your Children’s Oral Health: What you Should Know
Establishing good dental hygiene in children can be a challenge. Practicing good oral habits such as regular brushing and flossing,...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Jan 1, 2020
- 2 min
Top Reasons Why Kids and Parents Love to Visit our Dental Office
A Positive Experience for All Taking your kids to the dentist can be stressful. Whether its general anxiety over visiting the dentist, a...
Capital City Pediatric Dentistry
- Dec 12, 2019
- 2 min
The Importance of Mouthguards: Are You Putting Your Child’s Dental Health at Risk?
Do you have a child that plays sports? If so, are they using a mouthguard? Here’s why we think they are important and an essential piece...
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