Potential Issues and Safety With Teen Oral Piercings
Walker Pediatric Dentistry Blog
by Dr. Bradley Walker
3y ago
At Walker Pediatric Dentistry, one of our top priorities for young people of all ages is preventive dental care. This means taking the right kinds of advanced steps to prevent major oral issues before they become real risks, and it’s an area that spans several specific elements. For older kids who have entered their teen years and may even be approaching adulthood, there may be a rising interest in piercings – including some in the mouth area. And while we aren’t here to tell you that this kind of thing is an absolute no-no for oral care, we do want to ensure that this kind of step is taken wi ..read more
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Recommendations for Infant Oral Care
Walker Pediatric Dentistry Blog
by Dr. Bradley Walker
3y ago
Becoming a new mother or father is filled with amazing experiences and challenges alike, including numerous care areas to consider for your child. One area to ensure you don’t forget about is oral care, which quickly becomes important for infants even before their first teeth have grown in. At Walker Pediatric Dentistry, we’re here to help with all infant oral care, including several preventive services that get them on the right track to a mouth-healthy life. Let’s go over some of the care areas you should prioritize even before teeth have begun to show, plus some tips from our children’s den ..read more
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Dental Risks of Children Chewing Ice
Walker Pediatric Dentistry Blog
by Dr. Bradley Walker
3y ago
Both for children and adults, chewing ice is a common mindless activity. Many of us do it on a regular basis, and it seems like a harmless way to redirect some of our nervous energy. At the offices of Walker Pediatric Dentistry, however, we’re here to tell you that when it comes to teeth and your children in particular, this is not the case. We’re all about preventive services that keep your child’s mouth safe from issues arising and worsening, and while it may not seem like a big deal, one of the areas we recommend here is getting your kids out of the habit of chewing ice – and doing so yours ..read more
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Basics on Children and Mouthwash
Walker Pediatric Dentistry Blog
by Dr. Bradley Walker
3y ago
At Walker Pediatric Dentistry, we’re all about preventive methods for your child’s oral health. Our cleanings, X-rays, and various other inspections and instructions will help identify any issues early on, plus allow our dentists to take the required steps to prevent these from becoming long-term problems. One product that’s vital for certain areas of preventive oral care is mouthwash. Mouthwash comes in a few different forms, and is important for children – as long as you take the right care with how it’s used. Here are some basics on types of mouthwash and being smart about which you use for ..read more
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Healthy Snacks for Halloween
Walker Pediatric Dentistry Blog
by Dr. Bradley Walker
3y ago
It’s October, and that means Halloween is upon us at the end of the calendar month. This is a holiday directly associated with chocolate and candy, and it’s often a pediatric dentist’s worst nightmare. At Walker Pediatric Dentistry, though, we’re prepared for the Halloween season. We can help prepare kids for the big day, particularly any who have tooth issues and might need alternatives to traditional candy to keep their mouth healthy without lowering their enjoyment of the day. With that in mind, here are a few mouth-healthy treats to consider for Halloween. Dark Chocolate Chocolat ..read more
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Interesting Facts About Flossing
Walker Pediatric Dentistry Blog
by Dr. Bradley Walker
3y ago
When it comes to maintaining oral health, there are few areas more important than flossing. Flossing is the process that helps get food debris and plaque out from areas where it’s harder to reach, even with a toothbrush, allowing for gum and tooth health that simply would not be possible otherwise. At Walker Pediatric Dentistry, our dental services for kids include all sorts of preventive areas just like flossing. We can also help both parents and children with home flossing habits and tips, as this is a practice that needs to continue well beyond the dentist office. Most of us know the genera ..read more
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Tips for Reluctant Brushers
Walker Pediatric Dentistry Blog
by Dr. Bradley Walker
3y ago
At Walker Pediatric Dentistry, our dental services for kids include a number of preventive areas. From cleanings and flossing to X-rays and other important examinations, we can help keep your child’s oral health in great condition. One of the most important areas here is brushing. Even the best children’s dentist can only have so much impact here, as brushing is something that’s done at home on a regular basis – with that in mind, here are a few tips we offer parents of children who are reluctant to brush or having trouble sticking with it for the entire two minutes on their own. Make it a Tan ..read more
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How Cavities Impact Overall Health
Walker Pediatric Dentistry Blog
by Dr. Bradley Walker
3y ago
At Walker Pediatric Dentistry, one of our primary goals is helping prevent cavities in your children. Cavities, which are almost completely preventable, are issues on their own – but they’re also linked to other major diseases, some of which can actually be life-threatening. What are some of the other conditions that may result long term if your child doesn’t get the proper protection from cavities and tooth decay? Let’s take a look. Tooth Decay and Infection Severe cavities and related tooth decay are some of the primary causes of tooth loss, both in children and in adults. Tooth loss leads t ..read more
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Issues Flossing Helps Avoid
Walker Pediatric Dentistry Blog
by Dr. Bradley Walker
3y ago
  Just like with adults, flossing is just as important a consideration for children as brushing is. At Walker Pediatric Dentistry, we’re here to do more than just provide dental services for your child – we’re here to help get them on a permanent schedule for things like flossing and brushing through helping them realize the importance of these tasks. So why is flossing so vital for children? Let’s go over a few important areas it helps prevent, plus a few helpful flossing tools you can consider as a parent. Bad Breath Also called halitosis, bad breath is one of the primary results of a l ..read more
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Why Mouthwash is Beneficial For Children
Walker Pediatric Dentistry Blog
by Dr. Bradley Walker
3y ago
All good parents remember to promote tooth brushing with their children, and most are also at least somewhat on top of flossing. An area that many parents often gloss over, however, is mouthwash. At Children’s Crossing Pediatric Dentistry, our children’s dentist services include helping your child get into mouthwash, along with helping them understand why it’s important. While kids can get this information from the dentist, you as a parent need to know it already. Here are some of the basics on mouthwash. Types From a broad standpoint, there are two types of mouthwash generally available: Cos ..read more
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