Why a Pediatric Dentist
A pediatric dentist is a specialist that focuses on the oral health and unique needs of children and adolescents, including those with special health care needs. In the same way that pediatricians are trained to meet a child's medical needs, a pediatric dental specialist is uniquely trained to protect your child's oral health.
Pediatric dentists are required to have an additional 2-3 years of specialized training at a university or children’s hospital in addition to 4 years of dental school. This training focuses on growth and development, orthodontics, child psychology, behavior management, sedation and pediatric medicine. We feel that one of the greatest advantages of specialized care for children is that everyone in the office can focus entirely on children. Because we can keep the atmosphere child centered, it makes children of all ages feel more comfortable and at ease with their surroundings.
Our goal is to help children obtain optimal oral health, while at the same time, providing them with a fun and pleasant dental experience that will allow them to continue to look forward to their dental visits for years to come.
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Brushing: Step 1
Place your toothbrush at a 45 degree angle to your gum.
Brushing: Step 2
Brush gently in a circular motion.
Brushing: Step 3
Brush the outer, inner, and chewing surfaces of each tooth.
Brushing: Step 4
Use the tip of your brush for the inner surface of your front teeth.
Flossing: Step 1
Wind about 18 inches of floss around your fingers as shown. Most of it should be wrapped around one finger, and as the floss is used, the other finger takes it up.
Flossing: Step 2
Use your thumbs and forefingers to guide about one inch of floss between your teeth.
Flossing: Step 3
Holding the floss tightly, gently saw the floss between your teeth. Then curve the floss into a C-shape against one tooth and gently slide it beneath your gums.
Flossing: Step 4
Slide the floss up and down, repeating for each tooth.
929 South Utah Ave
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 529-2199