Parent Education

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Why Is It Necessary for Kids to Have Dental Care?

Dental care is an important part of your child’s overall health and development. At Timpanogos Pediatric Dentistry, we are committed to providing preventive oral care and helping children develop positive dental hygiene habits. Good oral health is important for your child’s overall health and well-being, and we are here to help you ensure that your

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Is Fluoride Treatment Good for Kids?

As a parent, you want what’s best for your child. You want them to be happy and healthy, and you do everything you can to help them achieve those things. When it comes to dental health, one thing you may not have thought about is getting a fluoride treatment for your kids. But what exactly

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Dental Spacers for Baby Teeth

If your child has lost a baby tooth early, but their permanent teeth have not yet grown in, you may want to consider dental spacers. What are Dental Spacers? A dental spacer is an oral appliance that helps maintain the space left behind by a missing baby tooth. They are custom-made, to fit each child’s

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Top 5 Dental Care Books for Kids

Dental care is an important part of children’s health, but it can be difficult to teach them about good oral hygiene habits. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the five best children’s books about dental care! These books are fun and educational, and they will help your children learn how to take care

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Help! My Children Hate the Dentist!

Kids and parents alike often fear dentist appointments. The good news is that there are plenty of ways to make the experience less traumatic for your little ones. Let’s discuss some tips to help your children like the dentist! Teaching kids about oral hygiene is important, making the dentist appointment much less painful for them

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How a Pediatric Dentist Handles Restless Kids

Going to see a dentist can be a nerve-wracking experience for anyone and everyone. That’s why seeing a restless child in the dentist’s chair can be disheartening, but completely normal. Dental anxiety is an uncomfortable thing, but it’s something that can be overcome. Getting your child to the dentist when they’re dealing with anxiety is

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Dental Care for Kids with Special Needs

All kids are special, but some have different needs than others when it comes to handling social interactions. There are also children with physical differences, such as developmental delays in fine motor skills, who may need a bit more help with oral hygiene than others. Timpanogos Pediatric Dentistry has some tips for taking a special

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