Blog - Mountain View Pediatric Dentistry

When Should Your Child First Visit the Dentist?
As a new parent, you may be wondering when you should take your child to the dentist. According to the American Dental Association, children should visit the dentist when the first tooth erupts and no later than age two. Early dental visits will ensure healthy gums and teeth for years to come. Pediatric Dentist in […]
Why Do We Need to Fix Cavities on Baby Teeth?
If your child has cavities, you may ask yourself if you need to fix them since they’re going to eventually fall out. The answer to this question is yes. Cavities are a result of tooth decay from a lack of brushing or flossing properly. Untreated cavities can cause lasting problems after the baby teeth have […]
Is Grinding Teeth Normal?
Do you notice your child making grinding noises when they’re asleep? They could be grinding their teeth, a condition known as bruxism. Bruxism can be a serious dental condition if the grinding and clenching erodes the tooth enamel. Unfortunately, teeth grinding is rather common in children. In fact, one out of 10 children have bruxism. […]
Childhood Dental Issues
When your baby starts popping teeth out, they look so stinking cute. Here is a compilation of early childhood dental issues to be aware of. Is tooth decay and a baby bottle related? Tooth decay can come as a result of a baby bottle. It isn’t the bottle, but the contents in the bottle. When […]
7 Ways to Help Your Kids Care for Their Teeth
Helping children care for their oral health can be a difficult task for any parent. Some children hate brushing, others rush through it, and then you have to worry about flossing too. What can parents do to make this routine easier for everyone? We constantly run into this question, and we have put together […]
How to Help Kids Learn to Care for Permanent Teeth
As Pediatric Dentists, we get asked a lot of questions about caring for children’s teeth. When kids lose their baby teeth and they are replaced with adult teeth, how can you step in and make sure your kids are taking good care of those teeth? Here are some tips we find help to prevent problematic […]