Sports and Teeth: Protecting Your Child’s Smile on the Field
by Jonathan Campbell | Jun 11, 2024 | Kids Dentistry
According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s policy on the Prevention of sports-related orofacial injuries, sports mishaps account for 10–39% of all dental injuries in children. As parents, our main goals are to keep our children healthy and...
How to Prepare Your Child for Their First Dental Appointment
by downtownsleepdentistry | Aug 25, 2022 | Kids Dentistry
The first dental appointment is a big step for a child. According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, children should experience this initial visit by their first birthday. During this visit, an oral exam and cleaning take place. Parents also receive...
Stainless Steel dental crowns for kids – what you need to know
by downtownsleepdentistry | Jan 24, 2022 | Kids Dentistry
Did you know that the first modern day dental crown was introduced in 1903 by Dr. Charles Land? It was an all-porcelain jacket crown, which was an invention he had patented in 1889. Throughout centuries dental crowns have been created with many different types of...
