Dr. John Anderson is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist. Dr. Anderson is also trained in Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. These certifications are known as ACLS and PALS. Here are some of the procedured that we provide for our patients. Well Care-Preventative Well care is having good oral hygiene and keeping your teeth and gums healthy. It is important to go to the dentist every 6 months and sometimes even more...

How’s your Spring Cleaning coming? It’s that time of year when we begin to do our Spring Cleaning. So, this year don’t forget to set your appointments to have your childrens teeth cleaned. There’s nothing better than Healthy Pearly Whites. Let Dr. Anderson help you with this years Spring Cleaning!

When should I replace my toothbrush? a)  every 3 months b) after I’ve been sick c) when I see the bristles fraying The answer would be all of the above. Many of us keep the same, old toothbrush around far too long. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that healthy people change their toothbrush every three months, or sooner if the bristles are bent or broken. The Academy of General Dentistryadds that people who have become...

“Should I take my child to a general dentist, or a Pediatric Dentist?” A Pediatric Dentist is a specialist. Dr. Anderson has been to 4 years of dental school and graduated with his dental degree. He then chose to continue his education because he wanted to specialize in treating children. He spent 2 additional years treating children and learning how to help them have healthy smiles.  During those years, under the supervision of...

When Should I Take My Child for their 1st Dental Visit? The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends infants have an oral evaluation within 6 months of the eruption of their first tooth, or by age 12 months of age. Having a dental home includes taking your child to a dentist by age 1 for an oral evaluation, having an examination that includes x-rays and cleaning and fluoride every 6 months or as your dentist recommends.  The...