As their primary caregiver, one of the most important aspects of bringing your child in for their first dental visit is learning how best to care for their teeth. We are happy to show you how to clean their mouth daily and answer any questions or concerns you may have about their oral hygiene. We can also spot check for... read more »
Bringing your child in for their first dental visit early in their life is so they get used to being in a dental office and won’t get nervous. Once your child is older than two, depending on their temperament and personality, they might experience anxiety at the different sights and sounds. At this age, the goal of the first visit... read more »
The first time you take your kid to the dentist, you’ll be faced with a few challenges. It’s a new environment for most kids and one that’s full of things that can potentially be scary. But it important to teach kids that these aren’t scary, but important tools that help improve oral health. Luckily, we know how to help you... read more »
If your children despise cleaning and caring for their smiles, then our dentist, Dr. Greg Weeder, would like to help you change their mindset. Oral hygiene is very important, and if they learn to enjoy caring for their smiles now, it can benefit them, their teeth and their gums in many ways. So, to help you make oral hygiene fun... read more »
Have you heard of nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas? It is one of the types of sedation dentistry used by pediatric dentists to help young patients feel calm while dental care is being performed. We offer a general explanation of nitrous oxide and how it can help your child during a dental visit. Nitrous oxide is supplied to... read more »
Children are often prone to rambunctious behavior and taking risks that adults would otherwise avoid. This, of course, leads to an increased chance of them suffering a bodily injury or accidental blow to the mouth. If your child has just suffered a significant oral trauma, you may likely need to apply some basic first-aid measures while seeking emergency treatment from... read more »
The American Dental Association notes that you can start brushing and flossing your child’s primary teeth as soon as they emerge from the gums. Not only will this help prevent cavities and periodontal health problems it can also help instill the kind of good habits that will serve them well in adult life. Encouraging children to brush their teeth twice... read more »
When you receive dental sealants, you can provide several important benefits for your teeth. Dental sealants are offered at Weeder Pediatric Dentistry as a preventive dentistry treatment to coat the chewing surfaces of the molars and premolars and protect the natural tooth enamel layer from tooth decay. Unlike tooth enamel, which can be affected by acids and tooth decay, dental... read more »
Most children begin losing teeth around age 6. If you want to bring the magic of the Tooth Fairy alive in your home, you’ll have to take up the mantle! This may seem like a daunting task, so Dr. Greg Weeder and our team are more than happy to provide you with tips. Use a Tooth Fairy Pillow Your child... read more »
As soon as your baby is born, their baby teeth “buds” are underneath their gums. Not quite fully formed, these buds have no roots, which is what keeps them beneath the gums. When your baby teethes, their tooth buds are growing roots. It’s the growth of these roots that forces the buds upward through baby’s gums, forming a complete baby... read more »