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As a parent, finding the right dental insurance for your child can be a daunting task. However, the new year is a great time to reassess your family's dental insurance needs and make any necessary changes. Here are some things to consider when shopping for pediatric...

At the height of COVID-19, an estimated 40% of parents avoided dental care for their children. Many cited concerns of infection as well as limited office hours and closure of their preferred practice. While unintentional, avoiding a pediatric dentist can have a...

More than 70% of children ages 6 to 11 are diagnosed with gingivitis each year. Unfortunately, gum disease is far from uncommon in children. Gingivitis is minimal in the beginning but can progress and have lasting consequences.   There are three main stages of...

Did you know that over 51 million school hours are lost every year due to dental disease in children? These statistics are staggering, and health departments are taking notice. Fortunately, there is a dental specialty called pediatric dentistry that specializes in...

Do you like your smile? If not, you're not alone. Out of 2,000 Americans surveyed, 61% of the respondents said they wished they could change something about their teeth. Among several other insecurities, crookedness and gaps between teeth contributed significantly....

Oral diseases affect nearly 3.5 billion children and adults included. Teaching your child about their oral health now can benefit their lives as adults. It's important to start while they're early, though. After all, over 530 million children have dental cavities in...

Children are prone to developing cavities, often due to sugary diets and inadequate oral hygiene habits. Around 42% of kids between the ages of 2 and 11 have at least one cavity. One way you can prevent or quickly treat cavities, gum disease, and other oral health...

Is your child beginning to develop their first teeth? Are you wondering how you can keep their chompers strong? Most of us know we should be taking our children to Brentwood Children's dentistry within six months of their first tooth erupting. This usually happens at...

Is your child teething? You’d want them to retain that white enamel, right? Teaching children about teeth brushing can seem tough, but it’s a practice they master over time. Approximately 23% of children in the US aged 2-5 years have dental carries caused by plaque...