Have something important to tell us? We want to hear from you! At South Valley Pediatric Dentistry, we value feedback from our patient community. Your input allows us to learn, grow and do our best to care for the children of the southern Utah Valley. Here are a few of the ways that we keep
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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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*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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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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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.
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Usually our articles at South Valley Pediatric Dentistry’s blog are chalk full of facts and information on dental health and the services offered by South Valley Pediatric Dentistry. But our love affair with healthy teeth goes deeper than statistics and analysis. Teeth do many wonderful things for us, and are too often forgotten, underappreciated and
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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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