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It's official, the holiday season is here! Your kids and the plaque bacterias in their mouths are ecstatic, but their teeth are quivering in fear! Don't worry, here at South Davis Pediatric Dentistry we understand that part of the holiday cheer is the goodies, the...

There are a million things to remember when you're a parent. Your kids' needs can occupy a ton of your headspace, and it's not uncommon for what they want to be out of alignment with what they need. Worrying about what they eat and drink is probably high on your...

Reactions to braces vary from child to child. While some kids are excited about getting their braces on and see it as an "initiation" of sorts into teenage years, still others have a lot of anxiety about braces as they worry about how they will look or feel. One thing...

Imagine having dark coloration or stains on your front teeth. Now picture yourself as a young child going to school with this type of tooth discoloration. As you could imagine (or maybe you experienced this first hand in your childhood), there is a great deal of...

New experiences are an integral part of a child's growth and developmental phases. Your child will experience several "firsts" during their first years. A first tricycle. A first playdate. Another first that many children go through that is not so fun is their first...

Your child's overall state of health can be affected by the condition of their gums and teeth. For this very reason, your child's pediatrician will talk to you about good dental habits for kids before their first tooth even erupts. It's also why it's so important to...

As pediatric dental professionals, one of the most frequent questions we get is: "Why do we fix baby teeth if they are going to fall out anyway?" There are many different reasons why dentists fix baby teeth with cavities. In this blog post, we are going to review how...

As a parent, when your child is sleeping, the only noises you want to hear them make are the sounds of soft breaths, sweet dreams, and maybe an occasional sigh. The last thing you want to hear is the harsh sound of grinding and gnashing teeth, also called bruxism....

Canker sores hurt. Also known as mouth ulcers, these red or yellow craters can cause sharp, stabbing pain. The pain is like no other and plagues even the toughest kid when a canker sore decides to erupt. One of the most frustrating things about canker sores is that...

Should you take your child to the dentist when their first tooth erupts? Or, do you wait until all of your child's baby teeth have come in? First birthday? Second birthday? Birth? Does anyone really know when the right time is to take your child to the dentist to...

How do you know if your child needs a laser frenectomy for the treatment of a tongue or lip tie? At South Davis Pediatric Dentistry, every day, we have parents who come to us with questions about lip and tongue tie treatment. We've put together this detailed...

Do I need a pediatric dentist? What's the difference between a general dentist and pediatric dentist anyway? Parents come to our pediatric dentistry with these questions often. Many times, the thought of using a dentist specifically for children doesn't even cross...

Problems latching on. Painful nursing. Colic. Failure to thrive. Many of these problems can be caused by a tongue-tie or lip-tie in a baby. Check out the following video to learn more about the treatment of a tongue-tie or lip-tie at our pediatric dentistry. When it...

Cavities are a common problem during childhood. Yummy candy, late night snacking, and forgetting to brush are the ingredients to sugar bugs attacking and making holes in your child’s teeth. Since parents often ask us “Which type of filling is the best and safest...

Losing teeth can be a scary experience for your child. It marks the first movement from being a “little kid” to being a “big kid.” You can help make the experience less intimidating by introducing the tooth fairy. She can be a fun tradition for the whole family to...

Most nutritionists agree that fruit juices are a much better alternative to sugary sodas. But what may be good for our bodies is not necessarily good for our teeth. Drinking fruit juices more than 3 times a day can actually be worse for your teeth than some soft...

At South Davis Pediatric Dentistry, dental radiographs or X-rays are an important tool we use to make sure your child’s teeth are as healthy as possible. By using X-rays we are able to see imperfections in teeth, bones and soft tissues in the mouth that can’t be seen...