What to Expect After Your Child Gets a Dental Crown
After a tooth gets a large cavity, cracks or breaks, or generally weakens, it often needs a dental crown to ensure it continues functioning well. You might be surprised to learn that children of all ages can benefit from dental crowns. Pediatric dentists Brent Herrin, DMD, and Allison Petty, DMD, provide safe, same-day dental crowns […]
Do Baby Teeth Actually Need Fillings?
As your child gets older, their baby teeth fall out naturally and are replaced with their permanent, adult teeth. Before these baby teeth fall out, they can get cavities caused by tooth decay. Even though baby teeth are temporary, they still need tooth fillings for cavities, just like adult teeth. Brent Herrin, DMD, and Allison […]
Best and Worst Halloween Treats for Your Child’s Teeth
Halloween is a delightfully fun holiday for children. But beyond the joy of corn mazes, haunted houses, and trick-or-treating lurks annual danger from Halloween candy to your child’s teeth. The good news is that not all sweets are created equal, and your child can still enjoy Halloween treats! Pediatric dentists Brent Herrin, DMD, and Allison […]
Is Dental Sedation Safe for Kids?
When your child needs a dental procedure, they sometimes need extra help to make it comfortable and a success. Children can have anxiety about visiting the dentist, have trouble sitting still for dental procedures, or have other reasons for dental appointments being stressful. Happily, sedation dentistry is a safe and effective method that supports your […]
7 Tips to Make Your Child’s Dental Visit Positive
You’re never too young to prioritize positive oral health. In addition to regular brushing and flossing at home, this should include visiting the dentist for routine cleanings and checkups and treating problems from gum issues to a dislodged tooth. Board-certified Pediatric Dentists Brent Herrin, DMD, and Allison Petty, DMD, of Herrin Pediatric Dentistry in Marietta, […]
Marietta Pediatric Dentist Helps Children Fight against Tooth Decay
One of the first things children learn to do is how to give themselves proper oral care, which helps them fight against one of the true dangers of teeth loss: tooth decay. With the help of parents and the children’s local Marietta pediatric dentist, children can be educated on the proper care of their teeth and […]
East Cobb Pediatric Dentist Provides Needed Care for Children’s Teeth
Good dental care is something that every child needs. As their teeth are still developing, kids should be taught about how to properly protect their ivories by developing good dental habits. These include learning to properly brush teeth twice a day and limiting the intake of sweets. As a parent, the biggest problem that you […]
Regular Visits to a Marietta Pediatric Dentist Reduces Risk of Cavities
Tooth cavities, or decay, remains to be the top chronic childhood illness among children, and a dental problem that could negatively affect their eating, speaking, and even learning abilities. If left untreated, not only will tooth decay hamper their social development and lower their self-esteem, but it can also lead to health conditions that can […]
East Cobb Dentistry for Children: Ensuring Your Child’s Dental Health
As a parent, you’ll want your children to confidently smile at you with a healthy and full set of teeth. Considering that children usually have a strong liking for sweets and dislike brushing their teeth, it can be hard to maintain their little chompers. Fortunately, regular visits to an East Cobb pediatric dentist like Dr. Brent Herrin […]
Healthy Teeth, Healthy Body: Why Consult a Marietta Pediatric Dentist?
It might seem very unlikely, but your kid’s dental health might determine their overall health and well-being in the future. An article by Paul Swiech at Pantagraph.com collated several recommendations from dentists all over America, and they all agreed on one thing: To have a healthy mouth is to have a healthy body. The health […]
