A sealant is a clear or white coating that covers the deep pits and grooves on the chewing surface of teeth. The Sealants help to keep out plaque and bacteria decreasing the risk of decay. The goal with sealants is to maintain cavity free teeth for a lifetime! Since the covering is only on the…
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Sealants and the Prevention of Dental Decay
Sealants are a great prevention tool that can really reduce your child’s risk for decay. With that being said, what are sealants? The sealant is a tool that the pediatric dentist uses to prevent decay. The sealant is made of a liquid resin material that can be flowed into the pits and grooves of back…
Read moreMouth Guards: 4 Reason to Wear One During Sports
While playing sports it is important to wear a mouth guard in order to decrease the risk of mouth or jaw injuries. The American Dental Association estimates that mouthguards prevent more than 200,000 injuries each year! Here are four reasons why you should always wear a mouth guard while playing sports. 1. Mouth Guards Protect…
Read moreBrushing Calendar for Kiddos
Help your child make brushing their teeth part of their daily routine. Make this year something to smile about! Download our valentines calender to help your child remember to brush twice a day and clean between your teeth daily. Four ADA recommendations for a healthy mouth Your child should use a soft toothbrush and…
Read moreStop Bad Brushing Habits in 2019
As the holiday season begins to come to a close, you are probably starting to think about resolutions for 2019. It may be eating healthier or starting a budget, it’s a great time to set these goals. While you are making a list of resolutions for 2019, Anchorage Pediatric Dentistry wants to give you some…
Read more5 Ways to Celebrate National Tooth-fairy Day
Here at Anchorage Pediatrics Dentistry the Tooth Fairy is a superstar. National Tooth Fairy Day comes around twice a year, August 22 and February 28. After all she is so nice we get to celebrate twice. Celebrate National Tooth Fairy Day with one of these 5 exciting activities. Get the family together, break out those…
Read moreThe Secret is OUT, Dr Darby is an Avenger
How cute are our patients? A cute post from one of our patients…. My daughter is going to her new out of Alaska Dentist and asked if he were going to be like Captain America. I said I don’t think so? She said “yes Mama my Dentist is Captain America, Dr. Darby is an Avenger”…
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