This year marks the 80th anniversary of celebrating childhood dental health in the month of February. In the 1940s and 50s, a growing understanding of dental disease, and hygiene, made many educators, parents, and politicians focus on early prevention and improved dental hygiene for children. The history of Children’s Dental Health Month has expanded over
read moreDr. Chamberlain is currently the President of the Utah Dental Association, and as such, has been blessed with the opportunity to visit different dentists throughout the state of Utah. He loves serving in this way and helping to educate the community about oral health and hygiene. Last week, he was able to spend time talking
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We encourage everyone to care for their teeth as a way to prevent oral diseases such as gingivitis, cavities and dental abscess. But did you know that oral hygiene can also impact your overall health? Here are some of the ways that your oral health affects your total health: Oral Health and Heart Disease
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Sometimes we’re doing our best to keep our teeth clean, but cavities still come up. While, some people are just more prone to getting cavities, stepping-up in the cavity prevention department can help even the most cavity prone patients.
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We all want what’s best for our kids, and that includes a healthy smile and a trauma-free dental experience. While, some children have a harder time than others, and there’s no magic bullet to make every child feel okay, having a consistent, positive, kid-oriented dental home can help the process go much easier.
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Lately the dental staff at South Valley Pediatric Dentistry have gotten more and more questions surrounding a new alternative treatment for dental decay: Silver Diamine Fluoride. Silver Diamine Fluoride, or SDF, is a topical treatment, which can be used to stop the progress of cavities. It has been used outside of the US for decades,
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Dental New Year’s Resolutions Many of us choose this time of year to make a fresh start and get back to those things we know we should be doing for our overall health. Whether we decide to hit the gym, drink more water or improve our eating habits, New Year’s resolutions can get us on
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Molars have deep ridges in their chewing surfaces, where food particles can stick. The American Dental Association recommends applying sealants to the molars of all children and adolescents.
read moreSouth Valley Pediatric Dentistry is proud to host our annual Halloween Candy buyback! In an effort to promote healthy habits and keep cavities at bay, our office will be exchanging cash for candy November 1st through the 4th. Parents and kids are encouraged to bring their Halloween haul to either of our locations during regular
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Finally fall is officially upon us! The weather is cooling, back-to-school sales seem like a distant memory, schedules are settling back into normalcy and Halloween is just around the corner. What could possibly go wrong? Actually, when it comes to your children’s teeth, a lot can go wrong in fall. Caramel apples, trick-or treating and
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