by Wheeler Pediatric Dentistry | Mar 1, 2021 | Pediatric Dentistry
When you bring your child to the dentist and are told they have a cavity, you may think it’s no big deal. Your child hasn’t grown any of their permanent teeth yet, so a cavity on one of their baby teeth can’t matter that much, right? While you may not feel worried...
by Wheeler Pediatric Dentistry | Jan 19, 2021 | Pediatric Dentistry
One of the biggest struggles of being a parent is figuring out how to care for your little one’s teeth. You know you’ve got to start them early, so you can teach them good dental habits that they can carry through life. If you’re pulling at straws trying to figure out...
by Wheeler Pediatric Dentistry | Dec 29, 2020 | Pediatric Dentistry
Teaching your children about proper dental hygiene as early as you can helps set them up for life with healthy habits. Kids who don’t brush their teeth will suffer from painful cavities and other conditions that can bother them later in life. Read on to learn...
by Wheeler Pediatric Dentistry | Nov 20, 2020 | Pediatric Dentistry
New parents are told to prepare for many situations that happen in early childhood. However, most parents are surprised to discover when their child needs dental work. An unexpected trip to the dentist for tooth pain may lead to a much bigger procedure than parents...
by Wheeler Pediatric Dentistry | Oct 22, 2020 | Pediatric Dentistry
Tooth decay is one of the most common health problems among children and young adults ages 6 to 19. This fact is particularly staggering when you consider that cavities are absolutely preventable! By promoting proper oral hygiene and choosing among the great dentists...
by Wheeler Pediatric Dentistry | Sep 21, 2020 | Pediatric Dentistry
A large study assessing dental phobia found that 49.4% of participants suffered from a fear of dental treatment. Though this assessment looked at adults, this fear often begins early in childhood. It sounds almost unnatural to allow a person to go inside your mouth...