Did you know that maternal anxiety is the #1 predictor of child anxiety at the dentist? Attention all caregivers – show No Fear! In fact, don’t wait for you or your child to be ready to go to the dentist. Read more
Fun ideas for happy healthy smiles
It’s not always easy to get your kiddos to practice good dental hygiene. Below are a few tips that will help you encourage your little ones to practice oral health at a young age setting the foundation for healthy adult teeth. With a little creativity, dental hygiene can be fun for kids at home and will prepare them for a successful visit at NOAH for their next cleaning appointment! We are accepting new patients so call today at 480-882-4545. Read more
Even our youngest superheroes need a little assistance! “They help us make sure we don’t have cavities by taking out the sugar buggies in
our mouth!”, says Eleni, 7 years old. Schedule an appointment at 480-882-4545.
By Dr. Lou Sarrosa, NOAH Dental Director
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that parents clean a baby’s mouth even prior to the eruption of teeth. This can be done with a soft cloth after feedings. When the first tooth/teeth erupt(s), the tooth/teeth should be brushed with an appropriate brush size for small children with a smear (size of a grain of rice) of fluoridated toothpaste (that is marked with the seal of approval by the American Dental Association) up until the age of 3 years. Read more
