For some teenagers, braces are a rite of passage: tangible proof that they are on their way to becoming adults. For others, though, it’s a big imposition on someone who is well on the way to becoming an adult. At Just For Kids Dentistry in Las Vegas, we understand. It’s important that parents remain as…
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Early Dental Care: We’ve Got You Covered
Good dental health is a lifelong endeavor, and it begins early – very early, like when your child is still an infant. If you’re a new parent, you may be feeling overwhelmed, but don’t worry: at Just For Kids Dentistry in Las Vegas, we’ve got you covered. Oral hygiene during infancy might seem a little…
Baby’s Teeth: It’s Up To You
Dental health is important for everyone. From children to senior citizens, brushing and flossing twice a day is essential to keep teeth and gums clean, and free of any problems. We stress this every day at Just For Kids Dentistry in Las Vegas. Unfortunately, tooth decay is the most common chronic illness in children. It…
Dental Sealants: Excellent Protection
It’s only been in the last twenty years or so that dental sealants have really come into their own as a valuable layer of protection against cavities, especially in children. We apply sealants to young teeth all the time, at Just For Kids Dentistry in Las Vegas. Dental sealants are a thin layer of plastic…
Start Early: Teaching Kids How to Brush
Categories: Pediatric Dentistry
Teaching a child how to properly care for their teeth can seem like a daunting task. Between developing motor skills and the tendency in many children to want to get things over with, it might seem like a losing battle. That’s why the team at Just For Kids Dentistry in Las Vegas came up with…
Common Dental Issues in Kids
One of the most important aspects of pediatric dentistry is understanding what makes children the unique creatures they are – in other words, getting a handle on child psychology. At Just For Kids Dentistry in Las Vegas, we have created a fun and inviting environment for our young patients. Some of the most common issues…
Too Many Cavities!
At least four million children who aren’t even old enough for school yet are suffering from tooth decay in the United States. That’s an increase of some six hundred thousand over the last decade, according to the experts, and it’s one of the reasons why we stress early dental care at Just For Kids Dentistry…
Back To School Teeth Cleaning
As this is written, summer is nearing an end and our kids are grumbling about the new, fast-approaching school year. As we take them to the store for school supplies, we are also scheduling a back-to-school dental checkup and teeth cleaning at Just for Kids Dentistry in Las Vegas. Kids, like adults, should see the…
New Teeth: Dental Health for Kids in Las Vegas
Dental health is important at every age, but one of the critical periods is when kids are between six and eight years old. As the team at Just For Kids Dentistry in Las Vegas can tell you, that’s when growing children are experiencing big changes in their mouths. It’s during this period that kids go…
Tooth Pain: What To Do
One of the hardest things we experience as parents is seeing one of our children in pain. Whether it’s a scraped knee or a bee sting, it’s difficult – but at least we can reach for the first aid kit. If it’s tooth pain, you should pick up the phone and call us at Just…
