April is National Facial Protection Month! Whether your child is involved with basketball, baseball, football, soccer, or more, they should be protecting their teeth with sports mouthguards. Safety equipment does not stop with what your coach can provide you; your...
If you grew up in America, chances are you have come into contact with the Tooth Fairy in your lifetime. Once a child loses their tooth, they put it under their pillow when they go to sleep, and the tooth fairy comes to take it and usually replaces it with coins or...
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! We use every day as an opportunity to talk to your child about their dental hygiene, but we want to highlight a few questions that you may have. Getting your child to recognize the importance of dental hygiene...
You’re getting your child into bed and all of a sudden a foul scent comes from your child’s mouth. You say, “Did you brush your teeth?” They will most likely tell you they did when you know for sure they either used garlic toothpaste or skipped...
As new parents, it can be overwhelming yet exciting to think of your child’s teeth development and your little one growing up. In our last blog, we talked about ways to help ease your child’s discomfort during the teething process. Here’s a fun fact:...
It’s always exciting to see your little bundle of joy growing and developing the way we expect them to. One of the exciting steps in your child’s life includes developing their first baby teeth. Unfortunately, teething comes with a lot of irritability,...
2020 has already been a year to remember. You instantly became the teacher for your now “homeschooled” child. Trying to find activities for your child to do while social distancing can be a struggle but then add a week of rainy days in the mix, and it can...
At iGrin Pediatric Dentistry, we value every child, no matter their special healthcare needs. We enjoy spending time with each of our patients to watch them grow and become all that they can be. Our Pediatric Dentists Dr. Richards and Dr. Kanas are our pediatric...
Tooth decay, or cavities, is the most common disease in children in the United States. Sealants can help protect your child’s teeth from getting cavities and furthering tooth decay. Bacteria in our mouth feed off of the sugars in the food we eat and cause...
Once your child begins to grow into their permanent adult teeth, it is easy to tell if they are moving in the right direction or not. Braces help your child feel more confident and help your child’s teeth grow to be as healthy as possible. Reasons for Braces...
