If you have a baby, you probably want the best for them, right? This means you likely stress over their eating, sleeping and development steps regularly. Well, you should also work on helping them have a top-notch smile and oral health. This means you need to have a proper and effective oral hygiene routine. Our dentist, Dr. Sophie Baird, would... read more »
You may still remember the magic, wonder and excitement of leaving your first lost tooth under your pillow and discovering that it had been replaced with a reward in the morning. Bringing that same magic to life for your child may seem like a daunting task, so Dr. Sophie Baird and our team have gathered some helpful tips. Tooth Fairy... read more »
Does your child have a cavity? If so, it’s best to schedule an appointment with our dentist, Dr. Sophie Baird, as soon as possible. It’s important to treat a cavity immediately so it doesn’t grow and get worse. The longer you wait, the more invasive the treatment might need to be. When you bring your child into our office, there... read more »
If you’re like many parents in the world today, you struggle to keep your toddler calm, comfortable and entertained in the dental chair. This can make pediatric dental appointments frustrating and quite exhausting. Our dentist, Dr. Sophie Baird, and dental team want you and your child to have the best and most successful appointment possible. So, we’re happy to work... read more »
Have you ever wondered how our beloved toothbrush came to be? Our pediatric dentist and team are happy to briefly go over the history of the toothbrush with you. The Ancient Toothbrush People have been making tools to clean their teeth since ancient times. Around 3500 to 3000 BC, the Egyptians and Babylonians used a twig with a frayed end... read more »
Where did toothpaste come from? How long have people been using it to clean their smile? Our pediatric dentist and team would love to enlighten you on the history of toothpaste. Around 5000 BC, the Egyptians began using a paste to clean their teeth. This was before any form of toothbrush had been invented. Those in Ancient Greek and Rome... read more »
Here at Pima Pediatric Dentistry, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these articles.... read more »