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As a parent, you love to see your child smile. However, it’s not enough to see him smile –– you want his smile to be a healthy one. A smile that will remain healthy for as long as he lives starts with proper oral care during your child’s first stages of life. Fortunately, high-quality preventative…

As a parent, you want to make sure that your child is eating a healthy diet. When you think of a healthy diet, usually you think of foods that have nutritional value to keep your child’s body full of the vitamins it needs. However, it’s also important to consider how your child’s diet affects their…

Keeping your child’s teeth healthy goes beyond just maintaining good brushing habits. While regular brushing and flossing are essential for strong teeth, there are common pediatric dental problems like tooth decay and cavities that brushing alone can’t solve. Luckily, there are steps that you and your child can take to help ensure that their teeth…

All parents want their children to get the best care possible, so naturally, that extends to how you feel about their dental care. Children should start visiting the dentist early in life. Generally, it is recommended that children visit the dentist after the eruption of their first tooth or before their first birthday. If you…

The popularity of electric toothbrushes is on the upswing. As your child learns to brush their own teeth, you may be wondering, “Are electric toothbrushes better than regular toothbrushes?” As it turns out, electric toothbrushes offer several benefits over traditional manual brushes. Those benefits can help ensure that your child’s next visit to the pediatric…

As soon as your child starts to get teeth, those teeth need to be taken care of to avoid issues like tooth decay. Most children start to get their first teeth at around 6 months of age; however, that means children are way too young to take care of those teeth on their own. That’s…

Most children start to get their first teeth when they’re between 4 to 7 months old, and once those teeth start coming in, they need to be cared for. Infants and young children can’t properly brush their teeth on their own, so that means it’s up to parents to do the brushing. Before you can…

Sedation Dentistry for Kids: Reduce Fear of the Dentist If your child is afraid of visiting the dentist, getting them in for regular visits can feel like a huge chore. But dental care is incredibly important for maintaining your child’s health and happiness. Since dental anxiety is so common, pediatric dentists have taken steps to…

As of January 1, 2018, LIBERTY Dental Plan of Nevada (LIBERTY) is the new Dental Benefits Administrator (DBA) for patients who are enrolled in a Managed Care Organization (MCO) in Washoe and Clark counties. At Tooth Fairy Pediatric Dental, we’re proud to offer dental services to patients enrolled in Medicaid and MCOs. As these changes…