Children’s Dentistry in Westminster, CO and Boulder, CO.
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Can you believe that Dr. Betty has been retired for 4 years! To honor her legacy, we are asking our patients that will be attending college this upcoming fall to apply for the Dr. Betty Barr Scholarship for Higher Education. The applicant must be attending college in the fall of 2019 to be considered. Please…
A lot of dental emergencies involve broken teeth, but a large percentage also involve soft tissue trauma. Mouth trauma can be confusing for parents. Who treats it? Where do we go? As long as there is no sign of head trauma, broken bones or significant systemic trauma your dentist is a good place to start….
On August 8th we will celebrate 41 years in business. Dr. Betty opened a small solo practice 41 years ago in a small space around 1000 sq feet. Since that day we have grown to over 7500 sq feet and 4 dentists. We are grateful for her vision and her example as a practitioner. We…
We have selected three recipients for our Dr. Betty Barr Scholarship for Higher Education. With over 65 applicants, the selection process was a challenge! But after weeks of reviewing and deliberating, Samantha Pichler was awarded the top Scholarship of $5,000. Additionally, Lauren Lawless and Adam Chehadi were both awarded $1,000 scholarships. All three students will be…
Can you believe that Dr. Betty has been retired for 3 years! To honor her legacy, we are asking our patients that will be attending college this upcoming fall to apply for the Dr. Betty Barr Scholarship for Higher Education. The applicant must be attending college in the fall of 2018 to be considered. Please…
The Holiday season is upon us, and there are very few things that excite children more than seeing the holiday lights. Here are a few ideas of where you can take your family to experience the lights together. Perhaps one of the best ways to see the Denver lights in all their glory is a…
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, most parents often turn to the use of pacifiers to soothe a crying baby. Pacifiers can help newborns fall asleep, can reduce discomfort on airplane rides, and provide overall soothing. While a pacifier can be a great comfort to babies, dental issues can arise when the child becomes dependant on…
We are pleased to announce the 2017 winners of the Dr. Betty Barr Scholarship for Higher Education. We had so many amazing essays submitted that it was difficult to choose. It was so difficult that this year, we chose two winners and split the $1,000 scholarship in two. The first 2017 recipient of the Dr….
Having a baby is a beautiful, but scary thing. First time parents are usually beyond excited, but somewhat apprehensive as they wade into uncharted waters. Of course, most rely on books, friends and family who have gone before them to navigate the waters, but the ultimate reality is that parenting is a lesson in trial…
Whether it be football, baseball, hockey, boxing, lacrosse, wrestling, volleyball or any other sports your children may be involved with, we want you to understand the importance of mouthguards. Believe us when we tell you that we have seen some horrific mouth trauma as a result of a sports-related mishap. We all know that accidents…
Can you believe that Dr. Betty has been retired for 3 years! To honor her legacy, we are asking our patients that will be attending college this upcoming fall to apply for the Dr. Betty Barr Scholarship for Higher Education. We are so proud of our 2016 winners, especially our top winner, Cameron Caudillo. Their…
Children’s Dentistry is excited to announce a new staff member! We have brought Dr. Mike Scheidt on board as on site periodontist. The dentists at Children’s feel confident that they can take care of your children’s needs but why not have a periodontist handle any gum issues that may arise? Dr. Mike Scheidt is a…
We thought it might be helpful to give you all a basic dental rundown of what you can expect from ages 2 to 12. Here we go! Around six months is when you should first notice a baby tooth coming through and it is usually on the bottom in the front. The ADA, or American…
We did some digging to find some of the best things to do with your kids during Thanksgiving break. Here’s our top 7 Enjoy your week and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Halloween is near, which for most children means bags of free candy and a chance to build a stockpile of sweets for the winter. No surprise, Halloween can also present parents with a variety of health and safety challenges. Here’s how you can help your family keep a healthy mouth on Halloween and year-round. TIME IT RIGHT…
Until recently, drilling and filling has been the primary form of treatment for caries or “cavities” in the United States. In July, The New York Times published an article announcing that the FDA has approved an antimicrobial liquid that can be applied with a brush to infected teeth called silver diamine fluoride. Silver diamine fluoride is a odorless…
Now that everyone has settled back into the school year, we are getting pretty lonely during the morning hours. If you have a non-school age child and have the flexibility to make an appointment in the morning, we would love to see you! Starting Wednesday, September 21st, we will be handing out $5 Starbuck gift…
We were overwhelmed with the number of wonderful essays submitted by our graduating seniors this year to receive the Dr. Betty Barr Scholarship for Higher Education. We had such a difficult time selecting only one recipient. Through the generosity of one of our dear friends James Moriarty and Dr. Betty, we were able to award a $1,000 scholarship…
Healthy snack options for your kids are not always the most convenient options. You always hear about foods that are not good for your teeth, like foods and drinks that are high in sugar. But what about foods that actually help your mouth fight harmful bacteria? They exist and cheese happens to be one of…
For the second consecutive year, Children’s Dentistry of Westminster is asking our patients that will be attending college this upcoming fall to apply for the Dr. Betty Barr Scholarship for Higher Education. As many of you know, last year Dr. Betty retired from Children’s Dentistry after 38 years. This scholarship is our way of carrying…
According to a recent report performed by the CDC, 50% of children aged 9-11 have dental sealants on permanent six and twelve year molars. Chances are you have a child with sealants or you have discussed sealants with a dental professional. We want to make sure you have all the resources you need to make…
Did you know that people who floss at least once per day can increase their life expectancy by 6.5 years? It is true. Studies have shown that bacteria from your mouth caused by gum disease can move into your bloodstream, increasing the risk for heart disease and other health conditions. The space between your teeth…
Have your children ever had two rows of teeth? Did you start thinking that maybe they should be casted during Shark Week? Don’t worry. Shark teeth are completely normal and does not mean your child is morphing into a tiger shark. What does it mean? Children typically start losing teeth between the ages of 5 and 7….
Believe it or not we get this question a lot. What is the difference between a pediatric dentist and a general dentist? Well for starters, a certified pediatric dentists must have two additional years of training beyond dental school. During residency, pediatric dentists focus on growth and development, hospital dentistry, sedation, behavior management and child…
It is almost time for the kids to head back to school! Children’s Dentistry wants to know what everyone has been up to all summer. Maybe you went on a camping trip and encountered a bear. Or maybe you drove across the country in a VW bus? Whatever your adventure — tell us! You have until August…
Vacation season is here. We can see it all ready—dragging the kids back to the hotel late after an all day excursion, fighting to get pajama’s on and putting your kids to bed without brushing their teeth. As difficult as it is to maintain a sense of routine while away, vacations often lead to a…
Thank you to all the high school seniors who took time out of their busy end of the year schedules to apply for the Dr. Betty Barr Financial Scholarship. All the essays were impressive, making it extremely difficult to select just one winner. Dr. Betty decided to kick in an additional $500 to award a…
In honor of Betty Barr, the founder of Children’s Dentistry, who will be retiring this month; we would like to provide a financial scholarship to a current Children’s Dentistry patient. The patient must be attending college in the fall of 2015. Please see the following instruction to apply. Dr. Betty Barr Scholarship for Higher Education Deadline:…
Children’s Dentistry has some very exciting news to share with our families; Dr. Betty and Dr. Don will be retiring at the end of May. We are sad to see them leave but are incredibly happy for both of them and proud to look back on the legacy they both leave behind. When we asked…
Newborns do not have the bacteria that causes dental caries. Bacteria enters from parents passing germs by shared saliva. When you share spoons, clean off pacifiers by putting them in your mouth or test food temperature, bacteria can pass from parent to child. If the parent is especially prone to cavities, extra caution should be…
Halloween is just days away. We understand that eating candy is part of this special day but all candy is not created equal. In fact, there are a handful of sugary treats we would really like you to keep to a minimum, SOUR CANDIES! Why are sour candies so bad? The acid in sour candy…
Did you know that in Dr. Nelle’s spare time she is president of the Metro Denver Dental Foundation(MDDF)? MDDF runs a program called Smile Again, which provides cost free restorative dental care to survivors of domestic abuse in an effort to help individuals restore their oral health, assist in their recovery and support their efforts…
Parents ask us, “What type of toothpaste should my child use?” Many companies market specialized products geared towards children, save your money! Your child can use any toothpaste with flouride that has a Seal of Acceptance from the American Dental Association. Brushing teeth twice a day(after breakfast and before bed) provides greater benefits than brushing once. Parents…
Parents ask why we save baby teeth when children will lose them at age 5 or 6. Well, aside from the extreme pain your children will endure from not properly treating decay, primary teeth(baby teeth) serve a purpose. Here are a few reasons why primary teeth should not be taken lightly: Primary teeth help guide…