Fluoride is an important mineral for dental health, especially for children, and it is found in the water supplies of nearly every major city in the US. However, many people do not understand the importance of this mineral. In this post, Ankeny, IA children’s dentist Dr. Erika Peddicord outlines the importance of fluoride for dental… Read more »
Category: Children’s Dentistry
Ankeny IA Children’s Dentist Discusses Children’s Dentistry
Taking care of your teeth is a lifelong commitment. Therefore, to ensure that your child starts off on the right foot, it is very important to find a good children’s dentist. In the early years of a child’s life, the focus of dentistry is on development and education. Thus dental appointments should include instruction about… Read more »
Ankeny IA Dentist Discusses Candy and Teeth
With Halloween fast approaching, candy is being displayed in more and more prominent ways. Unfortunately, while candy is fun for the holiday, it may not be good for your oral health, especially if candy consumption is typical in your diet. To learn more about how candy can impact your oral health, read the following information… Read more »
Ankeny, IA Dentist Reports: Calming a Child’s Dental Visit Anxieties
Going to the dentist may prove challenging for children. As a parent, you recognize the importance of visiting the dentist; yet, the child may see the new experience differently. In order to have a successful appointment, Dr. Erika Peddicord, your Ankeny, IA children’s dentist offers a few tips to follow when your child visits the… Read more »
Ankeny Dentist Has Brushing Tips for Kids
When it comes to brushing their teeth, kids can sometimes be a bit careless. In their haste to finish the job, they often miss large areas of their mouths. But missing those areas allows bacteria to thrive and attack their teeth. Therefore, you want to make sure your child brushes properly all the time. Your… Read more »
Ankeny Dentist Has Free Tooth Brushing Chart for Kids
How successful are you at getting your child to brush his or her teeth every night? If you’re like most parents, when it’s tooth brushing time, you’re in for a battle. Establishing a routine for your child to brush twice a day, every day is a difficult task. So what can you do to tip… Read more »
Ankeny Dentist: Love Your Baby’s Smile
If you are a mother, think about the way you feel when you baby smiles at you. If you are an expecting mother, imagine that blissful feeling. Nothing warms a mother’s heart like her baby’s smile, and science is there to prove it. Recent research shows that mothers who simply look at their babies’ smiles… Read more »
Moms Influence Their Teens’ Oral Health in Ankeny
One way to gauge the condition of a teenager’s oral health is to look at the education and emotional health of the mother, according to a Case Western Reserve University study. If the mom knows and cares little about oral health, she may negatively influence her children’s oral health. In this blog, your Ankeny family… Read more »
All About Eruption Cysts from You Ankeny Dentist
An eruption cyst occurs when a baby’s teeth are beginning to emerge through the gums. The teeth form inside a fluid-filled enclosure within the jawbone, and if there is accumulated leakage, a hematoma will appear. This can be quite frightening to a parent if they aren’t aware of what they are looking at. Your Ankeny… Read more »
Ankeny Dentist Discusses Dental Sealants for Children
Children’s teeth are especially vulnerable to tooth decay. Brushing habits are not always as meticulous as they should be with kids that are just learning about oral hygiene. Convenient snack foods and juices that cater to children are generally quite high in sugar content. Your Ankeny dentist, Dr. Erika Peddicord, discusses how dental sealants can… Read more »