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As a parent, it can be challenging enough to find a dentist that your child is comfortable with. But when you add the factor of having a child who has special needs, it can be that much more stressful. At Park View Pediatric Dentistry, our pediatric dentists have extensive training and experience in treating special […]

How many times has an accident happened and you wished you could have taken back those precious minutes before or have thought about more preventative measures you could have taken? We want to enjoy cheering our children on during team sports and experience their laughter during playground fun. However, increased activity also means greater odds

As parents, no matter how diligent we are with our children’s brushing, flossing and dental visits, sometimes children may exhibit certain habitual behavior patterns or food choices that may ultimately be harmful to their teeth. It is important to be on the lookout for these habits and work with your child as early as possible

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1 in 5 households in the U.S. include at least one child with a special health care need. Special needs children generally need help with all of their daily activities, and maintaining proper dental care is no exception. It is now documented by many reliable

Both children and adults alike experience Dentophobia—fear of going to the dentist. Like many phobias, the feelings are very real and anxiety producing. Many adults have suffered with a lifetime of poor oral health because this fear was not dealt with at a young age, and as a result have compromised overall health. The causes

Has your child ever cried or complained about pain or discomfort whenever they consume foods or drinks that are very hot or cold? Little ones, unable to verbalize this, may suddenly hold their hand to their face or rub their mouth when they eat. They may be suffering from sensitive teeth or more often a

As parents, at one time or another, we may have experienced foul breath coming from our child. Bad breath, or halitosis can be as embarrassing for a child, as it is for an adult, especially when pointed out by their peers. Unfortunately, if that happens, it is usually not in the most tactful way. Halitosis

Many of us who grew up in the 60’s, 70’s and even early 80’s did not have the advantage of visiting a dentist, specifically trained and specializing in Pediatric Dentistry. We would visit our parent’s family dentist, and be treated in big adult dental chairs—many times not even offered a booster seat. There were no