When it comes to dental treatments and our children, most parents want to make sure they prepare properly before any procedures. For the most part, dental treatments require very little preparation outside of getting your child ready and explaining what happens, however, in situations where sedation is
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As a pediatric dentist, it is fascinating for me to watch the different personalities and temperaments that children display as soon as they walk through our doors here at Stonebrook Pediatric Dentistry. Since I have mentored and worked as a dental assistant since I was 17, I
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Begin daily brushing as soon as the child’s first tooth erupts. A pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste can be used after the child is old enough not to swallow it. By age 4 or 5, children should be able to brush their own teeth twice a day
Read more →Why Create a Dental Home for Your Child The Dental Home is intended to provide a place other than the Emergency Room for parents. We truly hope Stonebrook Pediatric Dentistry becomes your family’s dental home! The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Dental Association (ADA), and
Read more →Good oral hygiene removes bacteria and the left over food particles that combine to create cavities. For infants, use a wet gauze or clean washcloth to wipe the plaque from teeth and gums. Avoid putting your child to bed with a bottle filled with anything other than
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