Eye Care
Does my child need eyeglasses?
Knowing if a child needs glasses isn’t as simple as knowing if an adult needs glasses. Children don’t necessarily know if they’re having vision problems.
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9 Tips to Prevent Childhood Tooth Decay
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"As a parent it is very, very important to make sure your children have the best set of teeth."
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Vision and ADD-ADHD
Many symptoms of vision problems can be mistaken for ADD/ADHD. Learn more.
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From "Oh No!" to "Let's Go"
Hear from Robin how her son got over his fear of the dentist with the help of our caring team.
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Tooth Decay is More Common Than You Think
Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease among children.
Dental
Your Child’s Dental Health Timeline
Every parent wants their child to be strong and healthy. Here’s what you need to know to make your child’s teeth healthy at every stage of their development.
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Eye Care
Vision and ADD/ADHD in Children
Many of the symptoms of ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) that impact a child’s school performance are also common symptoms of an untreated vision
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Eye Care
Getting Kids to Wear Eyeglasses
As a parent, it can come as a relief when your child is diagnosed with a vision impairment that is easily corrected with eyeglasses. Armed with
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Dental
How to keep your kid safe when playing sports
Sports are an important part of many kids’ healthy lifestyle. Playing sports can help your child stay fit and strong, and gain important social and life skills.
READFrequently asked questions
When to use local anesthesia for children?
The best choice of dental sedation or anesthesia for kids depends on several factors including the child’s age, temperament, and the amount of treatment required. Local anesthetics like lidocaine can be applied topically or injected into the gums to numb an area of the mouth.
Under the influence of local anesthetic, the area of the mouth anesthetized will not experience any sensation of pain. With use of local anesthetics, the patient is fully conscious and although, the child should not feel pain, they may still experience an element of anxiety associated with the operative
Learn more about the full spectrum of dental sedation for children
What dental care is covered by Medicaid?
Medicaid generally covers all needed preventive and operative dental care for children from six months to 20 years of age.
This includes twice annual dental cleanings, exams and x-rays plus fluoride treatments and sealants, fillings, crowns, spacers and other treatment that may be required to maintain or restore dental health.
When should I take my child to the dentist for the first check-up?
Your child should visit the dentist in the time frame between the eruption of their first tooth (around six months of age), and their first birthday (12 months of age).
Learn more:
Your child's dental health timeline
Preventing childhood tooth decay
What should I use to clean my baby's gums and prepare for teeth?
You can clean your baby’s teeth with a small, soft bristle toothbrush, scrubbing each tooth surface gently and thoroughly. If the teeth have not yet erupted, use a clean, soft cloth to wipe your child’s gums after each feeding.
Learn more about caring for your child's teeth:
Dental health timeline
9 tips to prevent tooth decay
Regular dental cleanings and exams
Why is my child being recommended for general anesthesia?
General anesthesia for dentistry is necessary when a child will not be able to cooperate for an extensive dental procedures. General anesthesia is a controlled state of unconsciousness that permits a child to have all of their dental treatment completed in one visit with no recollection of the procedure. Select practices offer general anesthesia performed on location by a licensed anesthesiologist.
We are committed to helping families establish lifelong dental health, and we want children to have positive experiences with the dentist at early ages so kids can have optimal dental health as they grow into adulthood. That is why our dentists work with parents to find the dental sedation options that will best meet their child’s dental and developmental needs.
How safe are dental X-rays?
Dental x-rays are among the safest medical x-rays to receive. In fact, children are exposed to more radiation just walking outside in the sun than from an x-ray administered in a dentist’s office. Advances in dental x-ray technology have made the beams from x-rays extremely focused, limiting nearly all scatter radiation. In our practice, we use state of the art equipment designed for the safety of all of our patients. Talk to your dentist about any concerns you may have.