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Like with most things, your children will follow your lead, so it’s important to set a good example for them. Brush your teeth in front of them with a good technique and be sure to brush for the full dentist-recommended two minutes. The more often they see you brushing your teeth the right way, the more likely they are to imitate you and learn by your example.

Dental sealants are thin, plastic coatings placed on the chewing surface of back teeth to protect the teeth from bacteria and acids that cause tooth decay. Dental sealants last for up to ten years, but we’ll check them during regular dental appointments to ensure they have not chipped or worn away.

Baby root canals are usually required when a cavity is deep enough that it has infected the nerve within a child’s tooth. This often occurs when there is severe tooth decay or a dental injury. If your child is experiencing toothaches or tooth sensitivity to hot or cold food and beverages, these could be warning signs. During the root canal procedure, we remove the affected part of the nerve and seal up the tooth with a medication. This will prevent the decay from spreading further and help the tooth function as normal.

Your family dentist may say that they see kids of all ages, but that doesn’t mean that they’re a pediatric dentist. A pediatric dentist actually goes through more specialized training than a general dentist in order to meet kids’ unique needs in the dental chair.

Nitrous oxide is a mild sedative that most people know as “laughing gas” because of its ability to cause some people to giggle or laugh. It’s also referred to as happy gas due to the mild feeling of euphoria it causes. It doesn’t influence heart rate, nor does it have negative effects on the lungs, liver, kidneys, or brain.