Blog - Mountain View Pediatric Dentistry

5 Tips for Getting Kids to Brush
It is important to help your children build a solid foundation for their oral health. This ensures that they will get into the habit of appropriately caring for their teeth, which can prevent significant issues from occurring. It is important for everyone to brush their teeth twice a day for at least two minutes. […]
How to Help your Child Overcome their Dental Fear
Dental fear is common enough for adults and is especially prevalent in children. Visits to the dentist can be stressful for children, which can cause them to further try to avoid dental visits. Here are a few tips for helping your child overcome their dental fear. These can help you build a solid foundation […]
What Happens at Dental Checkups
It is completely natural for your child to have reservations and anxiety regarding their dental checkup. One of the best ways to help reassure your child about their dental checkup is to thoroughly explain the process to them. This can help children to know what to expect, which can help them feel better about […]
What Causes Yellow Teeth in Kids?
As adult teeth form and develop, the structure of the tooth is stronger from the baby teeth. Children often start out with whiter teeth, only for them to fall out and their permanent teeth grow in, but look more yellow than white. We have several parents asking us why their new teeth look yellow, which […]
Flu Season & Children’s Teeth – What Parents Need to Know!
Utah is no stranger to influenza, and the 2018-2019 flu season has been pretty rough for children. Widespread influenza activity is still quite high according to the Utah Department of Health, and it looks that this high trend will continue for a few more weeks. One thing parents can sometimes overlook is how vomiting can […]
Protecting Children’s Teeth With Dental Sealants
No one intends to get cavities, but unfortunately for many people, they are a normal part of life. Children in particular tend to be at a higher risk for cavities based on their problems with brushing and flossing their teeth. In fact, research shows that children under the age of eleven will have at least […]