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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…