Updated: 2/13/2020
It’s the final day of National Children’s Dental Health Month, so we wanted to highlight some children’s dentists (called pediatric dentists) who have done a great job interacting around the web and spreading the word about children’s dental health.
(Pediatric dentistry is a specialization of dentistry. To learn more about children’s dentistry and what makes it unique, check out our exclusive interview with Dr. Dean Brandon, a pediatric dentist.)
1. Atkins, Maestrello, Miller & Associates Pediatric Dentistry, P.C.
The dentists at this practice manage an informative, interactive blog that communicates dental facts, coloring contests, news around the dental office and all kinds of helpful tips. Visit their Facebook page to see more behind-the-scenes pictures from their office.
2. Pediatric Dentistry of Glens Falls
The folks Glens Falls maintain a blog covering all kinds of common questions and issues parents need to know about children’s dental health from infant to elementary age. Their blog is updated regularly with thorough, helpful information. It’s a new blog, but after such a strong start we can see them going far. Check out their blog, or say hi on Twitter or Facebook.
3. Burg Pediatric Dentistry
The Burg Pediatric Dentistry Blog is not only fun for kids to look at with bright colors and the Molar Man superhero, but it is also fun for parents as it provides advice and information on children’s dental health. It’s only updated once a month, but the blog has been around since 2009, and they have a thriving Facebook presence!
4. Windsor Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Jill Shonka posts monthly tips geared toward parents who are wondering how to keep their kids’ teeth in tip-top shape. Check out the tour of her office on Facebook!
5. Pearland Pediatric Dentistry
The team at the Pearland Pediatric Dentistry blog aims to help parents learn everything they need to know about keeping their child’s oral health in check. This blog is full of fun facts and practical tips for children of all ages.
Tooth decay is the most common and yet most preventable disease among U.S. children. According to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), the disease is 7 times more common than hay fever and 5 times more common than asthma. The AGD adds that oral health problems cause American children to lose more than 51 million school hours each year. In fact, approximately 52% of American children ages 6-8 have tooth decay, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s a lot!
Little teeth have extra needs, and as a parent, you want to know the best resources available to combat the Dreaded Cavity. The Mom’s Guide to Caring for Little Teeth is full of practical advice for parents on taking care of kids’ oral health from infancy all the way up to the teenage years.
Do you know any other great dental health resources for kids?
Wow, as a new parent this is a great article! Thanks for all the info and blogs, especially the Mom’s Guide (even though I’m a dad, I’ll be sure to pass it on to my wife).
I’m glad it was helpful, Aaron!
We have a great interactive “Baby Tooth Guide” on our website (https://familytreedentalgroup.com/baby/tooth.swf) that shows parents what they can expect as far as teeth development at various ages. It’s a nice tool that we often use to explain to parents what they can expect in the coming months/years!
Children should really have their own pediatric dentists because they have specialized in this thus they have the right knowledge as to how to deal with children’s teeth. Not unlike just letting them see any kind of dentist wherein they may not be able to get the best treatment possible.
Children dental care is to me is the most important aspect which will decide he future health of that particular adult. Because the habit which we develop during the childhood days remain with us. So the parent needs to be very careful developing a good dental routine among their children.
I really get informed by reading this blog, indeed helpful for the dental profession. As it is great difference between child and young people who suffers tooth diseases, this blog is very informative.
Thanks for sharing.
This was a very informative as well as interesting blog site
Do you come across many children that require orthodontic braces for crooked and/or crowded teeth?
Mary, it’s very common for children to be treated for crowding, especially when it affects the bite (cross-bite, over-bite, underbite, etc.). Most orthodonists prefer to treat kids as soon as their permanent teeth are fully grown in and a need is apparent.
Thanks for sharing this information. In Crystal Lake pediatric dentists are really working towards an online presence. I appreciate you sharing this information.
Thanks for stopping by, Steven!
In this blog i am getting the useful information about the difference between children and the young people’s who suffer from the tooth diseases.
Glad to help! Thanks for stopping by!
wow! i am very very impressed from this blog because this one of the great post and thanks for sharing the information..
Thanks for stopping by!
Thank you very much for sharing good clinics for children. Some people really need those sites. I usually go with my kids to Dentist Hamburg ny, they have a great attitude for kids and also do a great job!
Thanks for stopping by, Lorens!
Congrats to all who made the list!
Great article. Dental hygiene is very important to your overall health, especially with children. Thanks for sharing.
Ross@ Park Ridge Dental
Thanks for the comment, Ross!
This web site definitely has all the info I wanted concerning this
subject and didn’t know who to ask.
Thanks for read, Juliann! Glad you found us 🙂
Nice collection of good dental blogs. Thank you for sharing the list.
Absolutely! Glad you enjoyed them!
All children up to three years old, should use a smear of toothpaste with a fluoride level of no less than 100ppm (parts per million), After three years old, they should use a toothpaste that contains 1350ppm-1500ppm
Thank You for sharing such a nice information. This will be very useful for the new parents who are looking for the pediatric dental care for their children.
Great info! I will look into those blogs! I just switched insurance through Insurance Line One so I have been very interested on researching preventative care for my son. Thanks!
Next generation kids are our future, So their healthy life is our responsibility like oral care also. Children they do not think about their health little bit they don’t know what is good and what is bad for their health. So in this case its responsibility of their parents that they can take care of their dental health regularly for their bright and healthy future. Thanks for this blog.
I have a child with special needs and I know these will present unique issues for his oral health. I need a specialist on how to effectively prepare us for a dental visit. One who will decrease his anxiety about going to the dentist. I’m thankful for these resources. They have made our experience with dental professionals successful.
Thank you for your informative article.