You’re sitting chairside next to your child, and the hygienist mentions that your little one is a great candidate for sealants. You smile and nod, but somewhere in the back of your mind, a question forms: are those actually worth it? Parents ask us this all the time, and we never get tired of answering […]
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If your child has been told they need general anesthesia for dental work, your first instinct might be to simply trust the recommendation and move forward. General anesthesia is a legitimate and sometimes necessary tool in pediatric dentistry, and the dentists who recommend it are often doing so in good faith. But it is also
“My Child Needs General Anesthesia” — Is a Second Opinion Worth It? Read Post »
If getting your child to a dental appointment feels like an impossible task, you are not alone. Dental anxiety is one of the most common challenges pediatric dentists work with — and for children with sensory sensitivities, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, or other neurodevelopmental differences, the stakes can feel even higher. At Kind Kids Dental,
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Most parents are surprised when they hear the answer: by their first birthday. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that every child have their first dental visit within six months of the first tooth erupting, or by age one — whichever comes first. It might sound early, especially if your baby only has one
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