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Parents, as well as pediatric dentists in Kansas City, understand that keeping kids’ teeth healthy throughout childhood can be a battle. Some children hate brushing their teeth and don’t do it as thoroughly as they should or often enough. As a result, children can suffer from tooth rot and cavities. [...]

Halloween is typically a time to indulge in sweets and junk food that are bad for your teeth. Kids are usually really excited about the delicious candy and the adventure of going door to door to get it. At Shoal Creek Pediatric Dentistry, one of the best pediatric dental offices [...]

Most children’s dentists in Kansas City would agree, baby teeth are the most asked-about topic when it comes to treating children. They can come at different times for every child and fall out in different stages. Even though they will eventually fall out, it's still important for your child's health [...]

Visiting the dentist can be an anxiety-producing event even for a child without anxiety. But for a child with anxiety, it can be absolutely crippling. One of the worst things you can see as a parent is your child suffer through anxiety-provoking events. Going to the dentist can be very [...]

Here we are making our final preparations to get our children ready to go back to school for another year. Although your main focus might be on getting all the necessary supplies and clothes to get your child through the school year, your children’s oral health should be a top [...]

Children tend to be much more susceptible to falls than adults, mainly young people have so much energy. With so many activities like sports, chores, and just playing with friends, there’s bound to be an accidental trip, slip, or fall that might result in some type of mouth injury.   [...]