*Note: “E is for Expertise” is part 5 of a 5 part series on South Valley Pediatric Dentistry’s core values. To start with part 1, click here – Our Core Values* The final letter in our Core Value acronym, TIKE, stands for Expertise. At South Valley Pediatric Dentistry we believe in providing a one stop
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*Note: “K is for Kindness” is part 4 of a 5 part series on South Valley Pediatric Dentistry’s core values. To start with part 1, click here – Our Core Values* In our acronym TIKE the K stands for Kindness. Kindness deals with how we treat our patients and their families, and it includes friendliness,
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*Note: “I is for Integrity” is part 3 of a 5 part series on South Valley Pediatric Dentistry’s core values. To start with part 1, click here – Our Core Values* The second letter in our acronym, “TIKE,” stands for Integrity. Of the four core values South Valley Pediatric Dentistry focuses on, integrity plays perhaps
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*Note: “T is for Teamwork” is part 2 of a 5 part series on South Valley Pediatric Dentistry’s core values. To start with part 1, click here – Our Core Values* As discussed in our last post, South Valley Pediatric Dentistry’s core values can be summarized with the acronym “TIKE.” The T in TIKE stands
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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.
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You may have seen recent articles in which trusted news sources, such as the New York Times and Associated Press suggest that flossing your teeth is unnecessary. However, we at South Valley Pediatric dentistry stand with the American Dental association in recommending our patients floss at least once a day. Why do dental professionals like those at South Valley Pediatric Dentistry still suggest daily flossing when news articles and statistical reviews claim that flossing doesn’t help? To answer that question I’ve compiled a list of facts and falsehoods surrounding the whole flossing issue.
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With so much (good and bad) content available on the web, finding the most accurate and up-to-date information can prove difficult. That’s why we at South Valley Pediatric Dentistry want to create a one-stop resource for parents seeking thorough, researched, scientific advice for their children’s all-around dental health. Our blog contains articles to provide dental
read moreWhen I was a kid I saw my parent’s general dentist along with the rest of my family. I had never heard of Pediatric Dentistry, and did not understand the need for it, since a general dental office can clean anyone’s teeth. As an avid tooth brusher and a relatively cooperative child, a general dentist
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Every child wants to look and feel his or her best on the first day back to school, and a healthy smile can go a long way. Unfortunately, with all the hustle and bustle of returning to school, dental health can sometimes be your last priority. Here are some simple tricks for keeping teeth looking and
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Nutritionists, Doctors and Dentists agree that water is the best beverage for your overall health. But what makes water so special? Water has many properties that contribute to its reputation as the healthiest drink of all. Best for hydration: Our bodies need water to perform every essential function for life, and they loose a lot
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