You’ve heard a lot about fluoride lately, and West 85th Dental wants to make sure you have all the facts about this incredible mineral that helps support healthy tooth enamel. Fluoride is a naturally-sourced mineral that helps prevent cavities and builds healthy, strong teeth. This useful mineral is often already present in many of the […]
When To Start Brushing Baby Teeth
Your child’s first tooth coming in is an exciting time for the whole family. But with this beautiful stage in life comes some oral care responsibilities from the parents. Baby teeth need to be cared for every day, just like your adult chompers Knowing, when, how, and why you need to clean your infant’s teeth […]
What to Do if Your Child is Scared of the Dentist
If, for some reason, your children’s experience with early childhood dental visits didn’t work out so well, they might fear the dentist’s office. Pediatric dentistry is designed in part to help children overcome their fears. Still, you might be wondering how these fears develop and what the solution might be. Why Your Child Needs to […]