There are so many things to keep track of when you have kids. Whether they're still little or growing up fast, they have schedules and activities keeping everyone busy all day every day. It can be easy to let things fall by the wayside, including dental hygiene.

Just as you have a special doctor for your child—a pediatrician—you may want to consider a special dentist for your child—a pediatric dentist. Your pediatrician has spent years studying about how to care for children's bodies. A child's body is not the same as an adult's. They need to be treated differently.

What is fluoride? Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that comes from rocks and is released into soil and water. We hear about fluoride a great deal when talking about dental care. You may wonder why that is.

Children are not born with the innate ability to take the best care of their teeth. They must be shown the best practices. From day one, parents and caregivers are the best teachers. Setting a child on the right path from the beginning will lead them to good dental hygiene practices for the rest of their life.

It is natural at the beginning of any new year to make resolutions. We may make resolutions to improve ourselves or our circumstances, we may make resolutions to spend more time with those we love, or we may make resolutions to do right by our family and friends.

Your child's teeth are a top priority. You know that taking good care of them—then teaching your child to do the same as they grow older—will build a foundation of good dental health that lasts a lifetime.

As a parent, you want what's best for your child. You want them to learn how to walk and talk. You want them to do well in school. You want them to be healthy. Part of being healthy is developing good oral hygiene practices.

Do you know what to do if your child has a dental emergency? There are many ways a child can experience dental trauma. A painful toothache, an injury while at play, or an accident involving their face or mouth. These very difficult situations call for quick action to resolve the situation and relieve any pain.

There's a lot to take care of when you have a new baby. You need to develop a good feeding and sleeping schedule. You need to learn the best way to change diapers. You need to find the best ways to keep them comfortable and safe.

Going to the dentist can be a daunting experience for anyone. Children, in particular, may be anxious about visiting the dentist. While sitting for a teeth cleaning and exam may not be a problem, allowing the dentist to perform more complicated procedures such as filling a cavity or extracting a tooth may be challenging.