Regardless of how well your child brushes and flosses, it is not always possible to remove food/debris from the grooves and pits of certain teeth. Sealants can help with this problem by sealing out food/debris from these surfaces, which can greatly reduce the risk of dental cavities. Sealants are a thin plastic coating that are placed over the biting surfaces of your child’s back teeth, which tend to be more susceptible to dental cavities (these teeth have certain grooves and pits that cause food/debris to collect more easily, and children usually don’t brush their back teeth as well as well as their front teeth, which creates the perfect storm for cavities to form). Many scientific studies have been performed on sealants and their ability to help reduce dental cavities, which show that they work!
Call today to schedule your child’s appointment.
#sealants
Happy Fall from all of us at Baker Pediatric Dental Care! 🍁
May their memories live on in our hearts. 🇺🇸
Happy Labor Day from all of us at Baker Pediatric Dental Care!
The AAPD continues to stress the importance of early preventive dental visits, currently recommended for children by age 1. There is scientific support for the effectiveness of early dental visits in improving health outcomes and greatly reducing dentally related costs.
Call and schedule your child’s dental check up today!
Dental hygiene habits are important to keep your child’s smile healthy. 😁
😱 Did you know? 🦷 #wednesdaywisdom
Happy Halloween!🎃👻
Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸
What to do if your child has a loose tooth. 🦷
There are many creative in ways to pull loose baby teeth. It is important that the tooth be removed only when its ready and in a safe manner.
If your child is fine with their wiggly tooth and rather it be left alone, that is fine. Encourage them to move the tooth with their fingertips or tongue until it comes out on its own. Your child will experience less pain and bleeding.
However, if your child is uncomfortable and would like your help, start by gently touching the tooth. If it barely wiggles or if your child feels pain, the tooth is still rooted and not ready to be removed. On the other hand, if the tooth is very loose, simply use a tissue to grab the tooth and squeeze. The tooth should easily fall out and have minimal, to no bleeding.
If your child is experiencing wiggly teeth after a fall or face injury, you should call your Baker Pediatric Dental Care. The root might not have been quite ready to lose the tooth and there may be a need for intervention from a pediatric dentist.
Wishing you and your family, whether near or far, a very Happy Thanksgiving. 🦃
Did you know? Beaver teeth are orange. Beavers have long incisors that get their orange color from an iron-rich protective coating of enamel. Their teeth grow continuously throughout their life, but daily use helps trim them down. #fridayfacts
Happy Hanukkah! Wishing you blessings enjoy this holiday. #happyhanukkah
Happy first day of Winter! #wintersolstice
Have a wonderful holiday season from all of us at Baker Pediatric Dentistry.
Wishing you and yours a safe, healthy, and prosperous new year! 🥳
It was my daughter’s first visit to the dentist today and Dr. Baker, Miriam, and the office staff made it a great experience for us! We had to wait outside for a bit (due to social distancing) but once we were inside they took great care of us. They let my daughter choose a show, explained each procedure to her, and even let her get prize from the treasure chest. Dr. Baker thoroughly and clearly walked through his thoughts with me at the end, which I really appreciated. As we were leaving my 2 year old said “I want to do it again!” #firstvisit #happypatient #testimonialtuesday
Did you know? 🦒 #fridayfacts
Happy Groundhog Day! 🦫 #6moreweeksofwinter #groundhogday
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. These books will be sure to get your little ones excited about talking about the dentist, their teeth, and the tooth fairy. #childrensdentalhealthmonth
Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at Baker Pediatric Dental Care! 💙
“So glad I found this place, They are very professional
and friendly. They treated my kids with patience and kindness. I had an insurance mixup but they were very honest and explained it to me in detail.”
#we💙ourpatients #happykidshappymom
Now, more than ever, we are here for our patients. Please feel free to contact us, especially if you have a child in pain, as we are here to help.
Sincerely,
Baker Pediatric Dental Care
Happy International Women's Day! Today, we celebrate all the achievements of women in our lives who influence us to be who we are. #internationalwomensday
May the luck of the Irish be with you today and always! ☘️
