Breastfeeding and Cavities
Early childhood caries is of epidemic proportions, but such was not always the case. Looking at prehistoric and ancestral human skulls, it is noted how infrequent cavities were in …
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Open-Mouth Breathing and Your Child’s Oral Health
Have you noticed that your child is a mouth-breather, even without a cold or stuffy nose? Although this may not seem to be cause for concern, chronic open-mouth posture …
A Cavity-Free Halloween!
Fall into October and get ready for a Spooktacular Halloween! This is one holiday that many children (and grown-ups like myself!) look forward to all year. Families pick and …
Thumb-Sucking and Pacifier Usage
Is your child a habitual thumb-sucker or pacifier user? Are pacifiers and thumb-sucking always a bad thing? Like many parents, you may be concerned about your child’s habit and …
Natural Teething Remedies
Is your child having fussy days followed by sleepless nights? Teething can be a stressful time for all and lead to parents scouring the Internet to find a way …
Tooth Eruption
At NoPo Kids, we are dedicated to helping your child achieve and maintain great oral health. This includes empowering caregivers and parents with the proper education and guidance to …
How to Prevent Cavities
It is no secret that many of us can have a sweet tooth, and our children are no exception! While it is fine to indulge in sweet treats every …
Doctor Staci Talks Sealants in a guest blog for Ask the Dentist!
by Staci Whitman, DMD What are dental sealants? Dental sealants are thin, plastic coatings that seal over the narrow grooves found on the chewing surfaces of back teeth (molars …
Holistic and Functional Dentistry at NoPo Kids!
Here at NoPo Kids, we are more than just your run-of-the-mill conventional pediatric dentist office. We practice holistic and functional dentistry, which means that while we provide your children …
Laser Dentistry
Sometimes big needles, noisy drills, and numbing agents can make dental visits intimidating for children causing them to dread the dentist because of fear of pain or discomfort from …
