Helpful Links

Colgate Site – contains excellent information for parents concerning fluoride and other subjects, games for children and, of course, product information.
Crest Site – Great information for parents on care for children’s teeth and development of teeth.
American Association of Orthodontists – Information about braces and types of orthodontic problems to look for in growing children.
American Dental Association Health Topics A-Z – A very comprehensive database that will answer most any question you have about oral health.
American Association for Functional Orthodontics (AAFO) – This has information about appliances used to correct common dental and orthodontic problems such as cross bite.
www.thumbguard.com – Web site the parents can purchase appliances to help children stop harmful habits.
http://www.myspecialshirt.com/home.php – Web site that parents can purchase a special shirt to help their child stop sucking his or her thumb.

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At What Age Should My Child Visit the Dentist?

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends an oral health consultation visit within six months of a child's first tooth. Most children arrive for their first dental visit between the ages of 2 and 3, and about twenty percent will have at least one cavity. We realize that visiting the dentist for the first time can be very scary, so we're happy to treat your child while he or she sits on your lap. The exam is brief and if radiographs are necessary they can be taken with the parent assisting. A cleaning is performed using a little cup and polishing paste and a fluoride treatment is applied to the teeth. This is a great way to introduce your child to our dental office and staff. Our goal is to develop a caring relationship with your child and encourage proper oral hygiene for a lifetime.

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