Dr. Malone
What To Do in a Dental Emergency
Dental emergencies may happen anywhere at any time, especially with active children running around! One moment is filled with fun when...
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Dr. Kris
- Jul 8
- 2 min
What is ECC & How is it Treated?
Early Childhood Caries (ECC) and its more advanced version, Severe Early Childhood Caries (S-ECC), are childhood dental diseases. The...
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Dr. Jade
- May 29
- 2 min
What are the Benefits of an Electric Toothbrush?
The best way to prevent gingivitis and avoid tooth decay is to remove the dental plaque that accumulates on our teeth. The best way to do...
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Dr. Kris
- Apr 23
- 1 min
No Cavity Club: What Does it Mean?
Lots of parents and caregivers ask when at a child’s checkup: “Does my kid have any cavities?” This is probably one of the most...
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Dr. Steve
- Mar 12
- 2 min
Hot Tips: Keeping Your Teeth Clean with Braces
Maintaining care of teeth and gums with active orthodontic treatment is no easy task. It takes a lot of commitment (and time!) from your...
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Dr. Jason
- Feb 15
- 3 min
What's the Deal with X-rays?
Lots of parents want to know: “What’s the deal with X-rays?” There’s a lot to learn about X-rays so let’s dive in. At your child’s...
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Dr. Malone
- Jan 17
- 3 min
Your Child’s Dental Milestones
During the first two years of your child’s life, their mouth will go through important milestones and many changes. Being aware of the...
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Dr. Jade
- Dec 8, 2023
- 2 min
Kids & Bad Breath
Patients and their families often come to us with concerns about bad breath. Children aren’t typically able to smell their own breath;...
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Dr. Steve
- Nov 17, 2023
- 2 min
Pros & Cons: Invisalign vs. Braces
Parents and patients are always interested in the differences between braces and Invisalign, not only in terms of cost but also in terms...
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Dr. Malone
- Oct 4, 2023
- 3 min
Top 5 Worst Habits for Your Child’s Dental Health
Dental health is an important part of overall health. By instilling good habits early on, we can create a solid foundation for a lifetime...
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Dr. Jason
- Jul 21, 2023
- 2 min
Infant Lip and Tongue ties
The frenum is the stretch of fibrous soft tissue that attaches the lips to our gums, or our tongue to the floor of our mouth. We all...
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Dr. Kris
- May 26, 2023
- 1 min
Updated Policy: Patient Graduating Age
Dentistry for Kids’ patient graduation age is now 16. Currently in Northern New Mexico there is unprecedented need for younger children...
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Dentistry for Kids
- May 8, 2023
- 1 min
Ten Things to Love about Dentistry for Kids
Be still our hearts! Last week we got this “10 Things I Love About Dentistry for Kids” list from the most delightful patient. Spoiler...
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Dr. Steve
- Apr 6, 2023
- 2 min
The Brace Experience: What to Expect
By Dr. Steve Tanner Set the scene: we just recommended braces for your son or daughter and you scheduled the appointment to start...
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Dr. Malone
- Feb 8, 2023
- 3 min
Tips For Making your Child's Dental Visit Great
Did you know that the first dental visit is recommended to take place by the age of one?Unfortunately however, on average children have...
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Dr. Jason
- Jan 10, 2023
- 3 min
Using THE four-letter word at the Dentist, with Dr. Jason
We avoid using the word “SHOT” in our clinic. Both that word and the word "NEEDLE" have negative associations. If I hear a parent or...
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Dr. Kris
- Dec 1, 2022
- 1 min
Early Ortho Care Helps Everyone! with Dr. Kris
Early orthodontic care not only looks good, but improves functionality for life. Dentistry for Kids is committed to the best orthodontic...
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Dr. Steve
- Nov 21, 2022
- 2 min
Don't Break Your Braces! with Dr. Steve
Braces are secured onto your teeth with a strong adhesive that is activated by a bright light. This seal is not permanent — that is how...
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Dr. Malone
- Oct 14, 2022
- 2 min
Shark Teeth!? with Dr. Malone
You look inside your child’s mouth and something looks a bit off... there’s a double row of teeth in the front of their mouth. Shark teeth!!
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Dr. Jason
- Jun 30, 2022
- 2 min
Floss like a Boss with Dr. Jason
Today Dr. Jason is here to teach you how to Floss like a Boss. Q: When should I start flossing my child’s teeth? A: It depends on when...
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