We have awesome patients!!

This is a shout out to all patients and parents of Pediatric Dental & Orthodontics.  Without you, we would have a very boring day.   Here are a few incidents that make us laugh:

     A ten-year-old boy came into our office for a check up and cleaning. During the exam, Dr. Anderson was explaining to mom that one of his permanent teeth has a large cavity and needs to be covered with a crown. The boy became upset and said, “ No, I don’t want that cavity to be fixed.  I like to store my candy in that crater.”

 

     A six-year-old boy came in because mom was worried about inflamed and irritated gums. Dr. Anderson then asked the patient if he was chewing on something that might have hurt his gums.

     The child then said, “Yeah I chew on my food. DUH! What else would I chew on, humans or something?”

Sometimes we learn a little bit about home, as in this story:

     After finishing treatment on a five-year-old sedated boy he was offered a popsicle. He asked the assistant “Do you have any crab?”

     She told him, “No I am sorry we only have popsicle’s.”

     The child started to cry and said, “We don’t have any crab at home either.”

We would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year!

With 2011 about to come to a close, we reflect on all the wonderful people we have  the pleasure of knowing during the past year.  We appreciate the confidence you have expressed in Dr. Anderson and Pediatric Dental & Orthodontics by being our friends and patients. 

 We look forward to seeing you during this next year, and we wish for everyone to have a great 2012!

I Love Sugar!!

DID YOU KNOW THAT THE AVERAGE AMERICAN EATS ABOUT 147 POUNDS OF SUGARS EACH YEAR!!!

It’s not surprising then, that the average 17-year old has decay on more than 3 teeth.

How do sugars attack your teeth? 

Bacteria live in your mouth all the time.  Some of that bateria form a sticky material called plaque on the surgace of the teeth.  When you eat sugar, the bacteria in the plaque turn the sugar into acids that can dissolve the hard enamel that covers your tooth.  That’s how a cavity starts.  If you don’t each much sugar, the bacteria can’t produce as much of the acid that eats away the enamel.

Sugars hide in such unsuspecting foods as bread, pizza, hamburger buns, apples, and honey.

Since everyone has sugar in their diet everyday, be sure to brush at least twice each day and floss daily.  Let’s keep the “sugar bugs” away from our teeth!

QuesTioNs For A SLiGhtlY TWisTed MiND

Children love jokes.  Here are a few of our favorites.

What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t work?

A stick

Where do you find a dog with no legs?

Right where you left him

How do you catch a unique rabbit?

Unique up on it

How do you catch a tame rabbit?

Tame way, unique up on it

Have a great day!

Are there days when your child forgets or doesn’t have time to brush?

Are there days when you forget or don’t have time to help your child brush?

The bacteria (germs) that produce acid can build up as plaque in your child’s mouth within 24 hours.  Children need to brush their teeth to remove plaque every day to reduce the bacteria’s ability to cause decay.  It’s best if they brush at least twice a day (once in the morning and once at night).  At Pediatric Dental & Orthodontics, we recommend children under age 8 be encouraged to brush their own teeth to develop healthy habits, but need help from their parents or caretakers to make sure they do a good job of removing the plaque.

For more information and to check out your child’s risk in developing tooth decay, go to https://www.metdental.com/prov/jsp/prov/pdfs/newsletters/toothDecayGuide_parentEnglish.pdf