We want visiting the dentist to be a POSITIVE experience – and we’re so glad that for Jane’s 3 children that it is!
I can’t tell you how many times a worried parent has come to our Englewood pediatric dentistry office and asked, “Will thumb sucking hurt my baby’s teeth?” or “Will using a pacifier cause permanent damage to my child’s mouth?” Well, babies have an innate sucking reflex and pacifier use is tied with a reduction in the risk of SIDS, so actually in those first months of life, it can be a positive thing. Plus, think about it, if they’re not sucking on a pacifier or their thumb, they’re nursing or sucking on a bottle or sticking everything they can get their hands onto into their mouth. It’s what they do. That being said, if thumb sucking or pacifier use becomes a prolonged habit, problems can crop up.
Ouchie! Here’s to hoping they were wearing their mouthguard to protect their pearly whites!
Did you know this is the order your teeth come in? You’re building a smile day by day! (well… month by month!)
When you’re playing sports play safe, and wear a mouthguard to keep that smile bright, happy, and healthy! (and intact!)
School’s out and all of our young patients at Kids Mile High Pediatric Dentistry are beyond excited. While they’re thrilled to put the books down for a few months and sleep in, we know for parents it can be a challenge to keep your offspring busy and entertained all summer long. As an Englewood pediatric dentist, Dr. Paddy gets the scoop on lots of cool things to do with kids in Denver and Englewood, so we thought we’d help you out with some of our recommendations. Here’s the Kids Mile High guide to best summer activities for children in Englewood and Denver listed in no particular order of awesomeness.
But don’t worry, we won’t “finger print” your tongue!
About Our Doctors
Dr. Paddy, Dr. Roger, Dr. Meredith and Dr. Scheer are on a mission to give your child the absolute best dental and orthodontic care using the most up-to-date techniques and modern equipment. Read more