by Downtown Boise Dentist | May 6, 2023 | Pediatric Dentistry
Research has shown that kids with parents who read to them daily are exposed to at least 290,000 additional words before they begin kindergarten, compared with children who are not read to regularly. Reading to your kids exposes them to new vocabulary and sets them up...
by Downtown Boise Dentist | Jan 11, 2023 | Pediatric Dentistry
Many younger children suck their thumbs at some point in their childhood. Thumb-sucking can be considered a coping mechanism for some children, but new parents may be wondering if thumb-sucking is a habit they should have their children avoid. Why Children Suck Their...
by Downtown Boise Dentist | Dec 19, 2022 | Pediatric Dentistry
How To Get Your Kids Excited About the Children’s Dentist Just like regular pediatric checkups are important to their overall health, twice-yearly dental checkups are important to the health of your child’s teeth. But if your child is nervous about visiting the...
by Downtown Boise Dentist | Jul 4, 2022 | Pediatric Dentistry
Answer your kids’ dental questions with confidence! As kids get older, they ask lots of questions. Though many of these questions can feel overwhelming and poorly timed, it’s essential to know that these questions are healthy and a critical part of childhood...
by Downtown Boise Dentist | Jun 28, 2022 | Pediatric Dentistry
Little ones sure require a lot of items to keep them content. You name it: bassinets, strollers, blankets, pacifiers, baby bottles, sippy cups… Packing up for a trip can require an extra vehicle at times! And though we laugh it off because we know it is only...
by Downtown Boise Dentist | Jan 28, 2022 | Pediatric Dentistry
Top Parenting Hacks To Raise Kids With Good Oral Hygiene Habits There’s just something about spending two minutes with your mouth open while a funny, minty-tasting substance is spread on your teeth using a bristly object that makes kids just want to say, ”No!” Even...
