It’s time to think differently about childhood tooth decay in Las Vegas. Unless you’ve been keeping up with the research (and who does?) you might have an incomplete understanding. Here are three vital things to know about children’s dental health. 1. Tooth Decay Is The Most Common Childhood Disease Over 4 million preschoolers have tooth…
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Dental Health and Children
It isn’t even close: tooth decay is the top dental health issue in kids in the United States. It is so prevalent, in fact, that health experts call it the number one chronic childhood illness. That’s why regular checkups at Summer Kids Dental in Las Vegas are so critical. In toddlers, one of the bigggest…
Does Your Child Need a Pediatric Dentist?
Is it really necessary to take your child to a pediatric dentist? Life would be a little easier if the whole family went to the same practice, regardless of age. At Summer Kids Dental in Las Vegas, we’re using this blog post to explain what makes pediatric dentists unique. It isn’t simply a matter of…
Early Dental Checkups
As soon as your child has teeth, the possibility of cavities is there. That’s why the team at Summer Kids Dental in Las Vegas wants to see kids for a checkup as soon as their first tooth comes in – and maybe even before that. Early dental checkups are the best way for parents to…
Losing Baby Teeth
Most children lose their first baby tooth around the age of six. There are no hard-and-fast rules to that, of course. Some kids lose baby teeth earlier, some later. Whatever age, it’s a milestone in growing up. At Summer Kids Dental in Las Vegas, we can help. It’s a curious fact that baby teeth tend…
All About Primary Teeth
Grownups have thirty-two permanent teeth. But when we’re kids, we have a total of twenty teeth, which are called, variously, baby teeth, milk teeth, primary teeth, and deciduous teeth. For a lifetime of dental health, kids’ need to be taken care of with pediatric dentistry, like what we offer at Summer Kids Dental in Las…
Kids Too! Checkups and Cleanings in Las Vegas
No matter how old you are, once your teeth come in you should see the dentist twice a year for a cleaning and checkup. And yes, that means children, too; we love to see them come in for regular pediatric dentistry at Summer Kids Dental in Las Vegas. As pediatric dentists, we have special training…
Summer Kids Dental: Dentistry for Kids
Going to the dentist is not what most of us think of as a good time. As adults, we know it’s the responsible thing; a part of our commitment to a lifetime of good dental health. At Summer Kids Dental in Las Vegas, we understand the dentist can be scary for youngsters, and have built…
Baby Teeth in Las Vegas
Most babies don’t get any teeth until they’re around six months old. But even before those first baby teeth come in, dental care is important. Summer Dental in Las Vegas can help. When those first teeth appear, your baby may be fussy or irritable. Well, it hurts! There are some things you can do to…