Dental Care for Infants: Teething and Beyond
You've made it through the long nights of multiple feedings and diaper changes, now comes teething. No one likes to see their little one in [...]
Teaching Kids About Oral Health And Hygiene
Oral health and hygiene are important for overall health and well-being, and it's never too early to start teaching children about the importance of taking [...]
Can Children Get Gum Disease?
Periodontal disease, or gum disease, sounds like an adult problem. As long as kids can keep their mouths cavity-free, they're doing just fine, right? Not [...]
Oral Habits: The Good And The Bad
Oral hygiene is important for your child's overall health. Good oral habits can help keep their teeth and gums healthy for a lifetime. However, bad [...]
How To Stop Thumb Sucking: A Dentist’s Guide
Thumb sucking is normal behavior for infants, but sometimes it continues through into childhood. Thumb sucking becomes a problem if it continues after teething and [...]
National Children’s Dental Health Month
The American Dental Association (ADA) and RVA Pediatric Dentistry are joining together to recognize February as National Children’s Dental Health Month. National Children's Dental Health [...]
Make Brushing Fun For Kids
As parents, we all know that brushing teeth is necessary for good oral health, but your child doesn’t understand how important brushing is for their [...]
4 Surprising Foods That May Contribute To Tooth Decay
At RVA Pediatric Dentistry, we know the importance of a healthy diet as well as good oral hygiene as part of a child’s optimal dental [...]
Preventing Tooth Decay With Dental Sealants
Tooth decay is the second-most common health concern in the US today, surpassed only by the common cold and one of the most common health [...]
How To Brush Your Toddlers Teeth
We know that brushing your little one’s teeth can be quite a challenge and we are here to help you learn how to brush your [...]