A study conducted in Washington State in 2004 and another conducted in Madrid, Spain in 2012 both reported findings that support a direct relationship between parents’ dental fear and their child’s fear of the dentist. The Washington study examined dental fear among 421 children ages 0.8 to 12.8 years old. They were patients at 21…
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One question our team at Portage Pediatric Dentistry hear all the time is, “When should I start brushing my baby’s teeth?” You should begin regular cleanings even before your baby has teeth. After each breast feeding (or bottle-feeding) use a clean, damp washcloth to gently rub your baby’s gum tissue. You may wrap the material…
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Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Emperor Claudius II and secretly married young men and their brides after the emperor had declared it illegal because only single, young men could be…
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February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and a perfect time for Dr. Wrathall and Dr. Uggeri to review some of the important steps in keeping your child’s smile healthy! Your Baby Early care is best! Even before teeth appear, the American Dental Association recommends gently wiping your baby’s gums with a clean, moist gauze…
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