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Although it’s true that your child’s baby (or primary) teeth will eventually be placed under their pillow for the Tooth Fairy (check out our blog post about cool Tooth Fairy ideas), they still need to be well taken care of! Baby teeth need to be healthy not only so...

Do you struggle to get your kids to go to the dentist? Our Bountiful Pediatric Dental office is designed around kids! We have a welcoming environment full of fun toys, bright colors, and a friendly staff to make your child’s dental visit stress-free and enjoyable. How...

Are you anxiously awaiting your baby’s first tooth? Most babies begin teething around the age of 6 months, but some babies start to develop teeth as early as 3 months and as late as 14 months. Learning about the signs and symptoms of teething can help parents prepare...

Finding someone to trust with your child’s oral health needs can be stressful and exhausting. The moment your infant starts to develop teeth, you need to begin thinking about their oral health care. Here at South Davis Pediatric Dentistry, we focus on helping parents...

Children often have a difficult time brushing their teeth. While some children try to brush too quickly, others forget about brushing altogether. No matter what the excuse is, children must learn proper brushing habits to keep their teeth and gums healthy. Fixing...

Is your child waking up with a painful toothache? Is it a simple toothache that needs to be fixed with a quick filling, or is it a sign of something serious? What Parents Need to Know We are worried about children dealing with toothaches, especially if they are...

Do you have kids that love to eat sugary snacks late at night? What about children that like to go to sleep with a bottle? Establishing healthy bedtime routines for kids can limit the risk of cavities and other oral health concerns. Here are some of our favorite...

When your new baby gets their first tooth, you probably aren’t thinking about their oral health! Instead, you grab the camera and capture that moment forever! However, as your baby starts to grow more teeth, you need to focus on proper oral care to prevent decay....

When it comes to decisions for your kids, you want to make the very best ones. So when you’re deciding between fluoride toothpaste and homemade toothpaste, what’s better? You may have heard opinions of the good and bad of both. Some people like homemade toothpaste...

If your child often has an upset stomach, you might be familiar with the health issues surrounding regular vomiting. But the condition of repeated vomiting, called Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS), can also cause problems for your child’s oral health. Here at South...

Pacifiers: we love them and we hate them. Pacifiers can be the magic key to calm your child when they are screaming at the top of their lungs, but what can a pacifier do to your child’s oral health? Below, we explain a few of the pros and cons of pacifiers so that you...