Are orthodontic treatments only used for cosmetic reasons? The answer is no. While a straight, beautiful smile can be achieved through orthodontic treatment, there are also many other benefits. Orthodontic treatment can help improve the alignment of your teeth and jaws, reduce the risk of developing serious health problems such as gum disease, prevent tooth…
Packaging your children’s teeth with health materials is essential to preventative dentistry. Without cavities being taken care of, kids can experience intense toothache and gum pain that might lead to more serious dental problems. To ensure this doesn’t happen to your child, they must receive proper dental filling care tailored just for kids. In this…
Are you curious about the different types of braces used in orthodontics? Any orthodontics issue can be challenging as it needs your time, money, energy, and patience to recover from it. Most of the problems start from misalignment and bite-size issues due to childhood habits such as tongue tie, thumb sucking, or any other. Orthodontic…
For children undergoing complex dental extractions, the process can seem scary. But with the help of caring and experienced pediatric dentists, this difficult process can be made much simpler. With advanced techniques for sedation and anesthesia, parents can feel secure knowing that their child’s extraction will be as painless and stress-free as possible. Let us…
Orthodontic braces are an essential tool for maintaining healthy teeth and preventing disease. At Palm Valley Pediatric, our specialists offer a complete treatment procedure involving selecting the type of braces that best fits your child’s dental needs and lifestyle, planning the straitening process over several months to years, and ultimately removing the braces once complete. …
Orthodontic treatments can be daunting, but they don’t have to be! With a basic understanding of the common procedures and options available, you’ll be well on your way to achieving a beautiful, confident smile. This blog post will overview some of the most popular orthodontic treatments and explain how each works. From Invisalign to traditional…
Dental caries is the most common chronic infectious disease of childhood, caused by the interaction of bacteria, mainly Streptococcus mutants, and sugary foods on tooth enamel. S. mutans can spread from mother to baby during infancy and can induce even pre-dentate infants. These bacteria break down sugars for energy, causing an acidic environment in the…
As most of us are busy, it may be challenging to make the right snack at home easily accessible for our children to indulge in. Parents are constantly On-the-Go and children are constantly demanding snacks. Throughout this article, we will discuss several topics that focus on healthy snacks vs snacks to avoid. In addition, we…
Every year in December we have a magical little elf that visits our office. He’s tricky and very sneaky but keeps us on our toes. This little guy’s name is Pivi. Our elf on the shelf PiVi We love having elf on the shelf in our office. Seeing how excited our patients get when they…
Halloween is a fun time of year when kids and teens can dress up in costumes and make memories that will last a lifetime. And while the autumn holiday is known for many things like silly and scary costumes, horror movies, haunted houses, and more, perhaps the most popular part of Halloween is the candy….
It’s about that time – your child is now a teenager, and as a result, they’re beginning to discover who they are, their identity, and their interests. And as kids become teenagers, it’s common that they’ll begin branching out as they gain more freedom, and they’ll be finding new ways to express themselves. Some of…
As the summer comes to a close and parents are preparing their children to get back in the swing of things for school, most are thinking about supplies, teacher meetings, assignments and stocking up on lunch foods. But one thing some parents might not take into account are dental checkups. While going to the dentist…
