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Giving Your Kids Their Most Confident Smile

Tips for Giving Your Child a Healthy Smile

March 2022

We had a Q&A session with our Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Nate Denson. As a dad to two young daughters, Dr. Denson has walked through many of these scenarios himself. If you are a new or expecting parent, we hope you will find this information to be valuable. When will my baby cut their first tooth? The average age for babies…

Early Orthodontic Treatment and Braces – Are they Necessary?

March 2021

Pediatric Dental Group & Orthodontics is announcing the launch of our Super Smile Club. This is a brand new pre-orthodontic observation program for 7 through 12 year olds. This club allows your child to become a part of the orthodontic family while PDGO watches their dental development and determines if early orthodontic treatment is needed. It is important that children…

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Should You Get Cavities Filled In Baby Teeth?

December 2020

As a dental office that works with children, we often get asked the question of why we fix cavities in baby teeth. This is a good question and worth looking into further. First, it helps to address what a cavity is. What is a Cavity? A cavity, or dental caries, is a progressive disease that is caused when certain bacteria…

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3 Tips for Healthy Summer Smiles

July 2020

Summertime! While the mid-south heat is unbearable at times, it doesn’t squelch the fun families can have while spending time together during these long sunny days. The current pandemic that we are in attempts to put a halt on many activities and travel plans, but we encourage you to be creative and make memories in the little everyday activities of…

Two Minutes Twice a Day

February 2020

Need help getting your child to brush for 2 minutes? We have some tips to help you! At PDGO, we want to provide parents with resources to encourage children to have fun while taking care of their teeth. There are some great apps to help bring excitement and fun to your child while they spend two minutes brushing their teeth….

Help Your Child Create Good Dental Habits

January 2020

Start Early. It is important to begin brushing your baby’s first teeth as soon as they come in. The AAPD recommends brushing that first tooth with a tiny smear of fluoridated toothpaste so that the fluoride is being taken up in those teeth that are just erupting. “Move to a pea-size [of toothpaste] when they are toddlers.” By developing good…

Do These Braces Make Me Look Fat?

December 2019

Here is a true story written by PDGO’s Deb Shultz. Our 17-year old granddaughter is needing braces. The drama level skyrocketed. Fighting back tears she announced, “braces will make me look fat!” Did we just hear right? Teenagers’ worlds are very small. They usually consist of school, church, and a few friends. So, I can see where getting braces can…

BABY TEETH DO MATTER!

November 2019

“Baby teeth do not matter; they will fall out any way.” As a dental hygienist, I often here this statement. This is a common misconception among many parents. Fortunately, there are many preventative factors to help you take care of their baby teeth. First, only allow your children to have sugary snacks and juices in moderation. Our doctors usually suggest…

Brace Yourself! PDGO is celebrating National Orthodontic Health Month

October 2019

October is National Orthodontic Health Month. Most kids are thinking of Halloween and jack-o-lanterns with pointy teeth, but PDGO is celebrating beautiful smiles along with helping you learn the benefits of orthodontic treatment. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child have an orthodontic evaluation by the age of 7. This allows our orthodontists to determine if there are…

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