From personal experience, I can tell you what used to happen in my home the day after Halloween. The kids would spread their candy on the floor or table and see what they got and then the candy would go in a bucket on top of the fridge. Trying to be responsible parents, the rule used to be you could only have a couple of pieces of candy a day from the bucket. Pretty reasonable, right?! It wasn't until years of doing this, I realized that that a few candies a day would last un

A baby’s first teeth can be an exciting milestone. On average, the first tooth appears between 4 and 7 months of age, but unfortunately, sometimes it replaces that adorable toothless grin with a crying, irritable baby.

Fluoride has been a topic long debated—especially in the past couple of months. Utah became the first state to ban Fluoride in its public...

Here is quick reference on what to do in the case of an orthodontic emergency.

Many parents pursue orthodontic treatment for their son or daughter because they want their child to have “straight teeth”. This is a...

If there was a simple solution for avoiding cavities, we would have solved the problem long ago. It seems so straight forward: brush your...

Dental emergencies may happen anywhere at any time, especially with active children running around! One moment is filled with fun when...

Early Childhood Caries (ECC) and its more advanced version, Severe Early Childhood Caries (S-ECC), are childhood dental diseases. The...

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...

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...

Maintaining care of teeth and gums with active orthodontic treatment is no easy task. It takes a lot of commitment (and time!) from your...

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...

During the first two years of your child’s life, their mouth will go through important milestones and many changes. Being aware of the...

Patients and their families often come to us with concerns about bad breath. Children aren’t typically able to smell their own breath;...

Parents and patients are always interested in the differences between braces and Invisalign, not only in terms of cost but also in terms...

Dental health is an important part of overall health. By instilling good habits early on, we can create a solid foundation for a lifetime...

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...

Dentistry for Kids’ patient graduation age is now 16. Currently in Northern New Mexico there is unprecedented need for younger children...

Be still our hearts! Last week we got this “10 Things I Love About Dentistry for Kids” list from the most delightful patient. Spoiler...

By Dr. Steve Tanner Set the scene: we just recommended braces for your son or daughter and you scheduled the appointment to start...