If you want your child to enjoy losing their little baby teeth, then our dentist, Dr. Matt Swan, encourages you to introduce the Tooth Fairy to them! The Tooth Fairy is a mythical creature that visits children all around the world when they lose their teeth. She does her best to make losing baby teeth a fun and enjoyable experience.... read more »

Is your child nervous to start losing their teeth? If so, your child isn’t alone. Many children in the world today are scared to shed their baby teeth. They’re afraid it might hurt and they’re afraid they won’t have permanent teeth grow in after them. Fortunately, there are things you can do as a parent to make this process a... read more »

You likely know how wonderful breast feeding can be for your baby. It aids him or her in fighting disease as well as reducing health risks such as asthma, ear infection, SIDS or obesity. It is even connected to your own physical health! If you breastfeed, your chances of breast and ovarian cancer are reduced. But let’s talk about something... read more »

Parenting can present difficulties at times. Even though you try to keep your child from developing tooth decay by having them brush and floss on a regular basis, cavities can still happen. Children often get cavities in their baby teeth, and you shouldn’t blame yourself. Children are predisposed to love sugar and are prone to missing certain places while brushing.... read more »

Because we know you’d like to make sure that you are doing everything that you can to make sure that you are protecting your child’s oral health, Mountainland Pediatric Dental & Orthodontics has made this helpful guide to ensure you know the basics of what to do to care for your child’s teeth. You should bring your child in for... read more »