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
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Before becoming a receptionist at South Valley Pediatric Dentistry, I knew very little about dental health. Working with our wonderful dentists, assistants and patients has taught me a lot about dental care that I might never have learned otherwise. I now know more about teeth than I ever thought I would! Here are a few
read moreA child’s first dental checkup in an important milestone, but can frighten some kids. One way to lessen their fear is to discuss the three W’s of dental checkups…
read moreWe have a love-hate relationship with Insurance companies. On one hand they help pay for expensive health and dental procedures – ones we need to be healthy and comfortable! But on the other hand, their entire existence revolves around not paying for anything they can get away with. Their survival depends on constantly exploiting any
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When is the last time you heard a child say they love going to the dentist? We get that all the time! At South Valley Pediatric Dentistry our highly skilled Pediatric Dentists and dental assistants provide each child with individualized care and attention, tailoring the experience to your child’s specific needs. But that’s not
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