The world of dentistry can be a scary place for kids—especially when you’re talking about surgery or procedures. For example, one dental procedure that can cause significant concern is tooth extraction. Because what kid wants to lose their teeth? However, it’s important that kids understand why tooth extractions may be necessary to feel more confident
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A Historic Practice The history of kids’ tooth care, or that of adults’, goes back thousands of years. The dentists who work at Timpanogos Pediatric Dentistry are the latest in a long line of professionals who used to practice dentistry in all types of places throughout history, such as barbershops and morgues. The earliest known
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Have you ever taken a bite into an ice cream sandwich and recoiled at the feeling on your teeth? Perhaps the same reaction occurred when you took a sip of hot chocolate or bit into an apple. Tooth sensitivity affects millions of people around the United States and is a major focus for those who
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According to the CDC, 20 percent of children aged 5 to 11 years old have at least one untreated decayed tooth while 13 percent of adolescents aged 12 to 19 have an unidentified cavity. Untreated cavities can cause pain and ultimately, infections that can negatively affect overall health. While tooth decay is preventable, it can’t
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The unparalleled English author, playwright, and humorist Oscar Wilde once said, “with age comes wisdom, but sometimes age comes alone.” For those that make a habit of going once or twice a year to the dentist, the prospect of a dental x-ray is nothing new, but perhaps at one time they have heard some form
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Being “cavity-free” is often an accolade touted by children upon receiving a favorable dental report card. For children and adults alike, cavities can seem a bit scary and most of what we know about them is simply that we don’t want them. The word often triggers thoughts of rotting teeth and infections, but the truth
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If you were asked to name all of the fields doctors could specialize in, you would be hard-pressed to come up with a comprehensive list. That’s because even within certain disciplines like orthopaedia there are hundreds of specialties, to say nothing for how many types of professions there are in oncology. Then there are doctors
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Even without special needs, going to the dentist can elicit anxious feelings. There is an uncertainty, the potential possibility of drilling, and the sound in your mouth, so close to your ear. Even adults struggle. That being said, there are some things you can do ahead of time, to ensure that your little one has
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As parents, we do our very best to keep our child’s teeth free of cavities. Whether it’s staying clear of sugary drinks or creating simple and effective cleaning routines, everyday care takes time and thought. But even with all that care, cavities can happen. Even before your child begins teething or their baby teeth begin
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It’s exciting when we take our children to their pediatric dentist and find that they’re not at all frightened or nervous by a dentist’s office atmosphere. Of course, we know that there’s nothing at all to be worried about, but sometimes we can’t pass that sense of security onto our kids. After all, a dentist’s
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