http://www.canyonridgepediatricdentistry.com/blog/frenectomy-fix-tongue-lip-tie/

Tongue or lip tie may be corrected with a surgical procedure called and frenectomy.

Dental Radiation Safety

As a pediatric dentist my goal is to minimize the radiation used to diagnose dental cavities. This article talks about common sources of radiation and what we do as dentists to reduce radiation.

http://www.canyonridgepediatricdentistry.com/blog/dental-radiation-safety/

Dental Sealants

Sealant are one of the best ways to prevent cavities. They are quick, painless and usually covered by insurance. http://www.canyonridgepediatricdentistry.com/blog/dental-sealants/

Learn about shark teeth in kids during Shark Week!

http://www.canyonridgepediatricdentistry.com/blog/shark-week/

Teeth Grinding or Bruxism

Learn about teeth grinding. Find out what causes it, how to know if you do it and what a dentist can do to help.

http://www.canyonridgepediatricdentistry.com/blog/teeth-grinding

Getting a tooth extracted is not fun, especially for children. In pediatric dentistry the most common reasons for extractions are wisdom teeth, abscessed baby teeth or to make the teeth straight.

http://www.canyonridgepediatricdentistry.com/blog/dental-extractions-history-present/

Colorado has a ballot initiative to stop adding fluoride to the drinking water. Although controvertial, fluoride remains the least expensive, easiest way to prevent cavities in kids.

http://www.canyonridgepediatricdentistry.com/blog/fluoride-kids/

Tobacco Use Among Kids

Tobacco use is a major health problem in the United States. Tobacco has more nicotine and is more addictive than it used to be. Besides health, tobacco use can also hurt financially. This blog post on tobacco use among kids presents statistics on kids starting tobacco and provides links to resources on quitting.

White, Straight Teeth and Buddhism

Historically Buddha was described as having perfect physical characteristics, including nice teeth. Find out why that is still important today and how to keep a healthy, white smile.

http://www.canyonridgepediatricdentistry.com/blog/the-importance-of-healthy-teeth-and-buddism/

What a Root Canal is and How to Avoid Getting One

Regular dental visits help prevent cavities and also lets the dentist catch cavities when they are very small. If cavities get too deep the  treatment is more expensive  and more invasive. For adults deep cavities sometime need a root canal and for child this procedure is called a pulpotomy.

http://www.canyonridgepediatricdentistry.com/blog/preventing-and-treating-deep-cavities-for-kids/

Why Brushing Our Teeth Matters

A lot of times we dentists like to tell patients, "Just brush the ones you want to keep". It turns out that there is a lot of truth to this. Developing good brushing habits as a child helps to make sure that out teeth stay in our mouths.

http://www.canyonridgepediatricdentistry.com/blog/why-should-we-brush-twice-a-day/

Chipped Teeth

Below is a discussion on the different ways that a tooth can chip. It talks dental fractures from least to most severe. Also some cool pictures of broken teeth.

http://www.canyonridgepediatricdentistry.com/blog/warmer-weather-and-more-chipped-teeth/

TMJ: What to do if pain or popping happens at an early age.

TMJ problems such as popping, clicking and pain are common in adults. One study has demonstrated that some of the signs and symptoms of TMJ problems can start in children. As with any medical problem early treatment is less painful and less expensive. For more on TMJ problems in children please visit:


http://www.canyonridgepediatricdentistry.com/blog/tmj-watch-for-popping-clicking-and-pain/

Wisdom Teeth

As a pediatric dentist I treat kids through their teenage years. A very common question I get is regarding when to have the wisdom teeth out. This post discusses the reasons to consider having the wisdom teeth extracted!

http://www.canyonridgepediatricdentistry.com/blog/wisdom-teeth/

 

 

Congratulation to our Denver Broncos on their 7th trip to the Superbowl. All athletes who play contact sports, from the NFL to little league baseball should consider wearing a mouthguard. This is a safe and easy way to decrease the risk of an expensive dental injury.

 

 

http://www.canyonridgepediatricdentistry.com/blog/athletic-mouthguards/