Kids usually lose their first baby tooth around 5 or 6 years old. However they can start as early as 4 or as late as 8 years old. No matter when that first tooth gets loose, it is a monumental time! Every child reacts differently when they start to lose their baby teeth. Some kids get excited and can’t wait …
Preparing Your Child for a Trip to the Dentist
For young children, visiting the dentist can be a scary proposition. Their visit may include a new place, new people, loud noises, and foreign instruments. Here at Bear Creek Pediatric Dentistry in Medford Oregon, we believe that a child’s visit should be anything but scary. We believe it can and should be fun! Here are a few suggestions to help …
Medford’s Pediatric Emergency Dentist of Choice
Dental trauma is probably not something you’ve often considered when it comes to medical emergencies. However, problems with your children’s teeth can be just as problematic and damaging as other physical injuries. They require instant attention. Bear Creek Pediatric Dentistry in Medford aids children with toothaches, practices emergency root canals and repairs cracked or missing teeth on short notice. If …
Dental Sealants for Kids
For cavity-prone kids, going to the dentist can be a nightmare. Thankfully, dental sealants are a permanent solution to painful traditional fillings and can prevent cavities in kids and adults. Cavities are a common type of tooth decay in patients of all ages. They occur when bacteria enter the core of your tooth and slowly eat the tooth from the …
4 Reasons to Visit a Pediatric Dentist
Choosing your dentist is just as important as choosing a doctor for your family. We know you always want the very best for your kids, especially when it comes to their health. While family dentists provide excellent care, a pediatric dentist has specific benefits that can help your kids have great teeth for the rest of their lives. 1.Specialization Pediatric …
Why Are Baby Teeth Important?
Baby teeth are the first molars to emerge through the gums around the age of six months old. They help you to chew, smile, and speak. They give shape to your face and set the path for later teeth to grow into. Typically, each person has 20 baby teeth that lead to the 32 permanent teeth that are usually all …
Bringing Your Children’s Grinding to a Halt
While bruxism, a condition more commonly referred to as grinding your teeth, is not a problem exclusively for young brushers, approximately 33% of all children suffer from grinding their teeth too much. Throughout the article we will discuss some of the reasons why children start to grind their teeth and what parents can do to help bring the grinding habit …
The Truth About Teething Troubles
How to Get Through the Process Your not so new born baby is starting to get teeth and you probably have a lot of questions. Today we are going to try and answer some of those questions for you. As a pediatric dentist in Medford Oregon we are a family friendly office and as such we see many babies in …
3 Life Lessons We’ve Learned as Dentists
You tend to learn a thing or two when you work as a dentist Whatever you do in life, you always learn something. As a pediatric dentist in Medford, Oregon, we’ve certainly learned a lot about family, health, and life. We’d like to share three things that we’ve learned as we’ve helped you and your family. 1. Caring for others …
Spring (Teeth) Cleaning
Clean Your Teeth… And Your House As spring is quickly approaching, you’ve most likely got dirty baseboards and window sills on your mind. But the truth is, taking care of your body is just as important as taking care of your home. A perfect place to get started on taking care of your body is with your teeth. So here’s …