Bloom Pediatric Dentistry Blog

Due to decay, injury, overcrowding, or other circumstances, there may come a time when your dentist recommends that your child undergoes a tooth extraction. This is a new experience for most kids, and it might feel a bit intimidating for parents as well! The good news is that there are some simple things you can do to make their healing process as easy as possible:

Halloween is one of the most fun times of the year for kids, with costumes, candy, and spooky fun everywhere! For you, it’s also a great opportunity to capture your little one’s pearly whites for your family album. Whether they want to be a superhero or a classic creature, here are some kid-friendly costume ideas that will let your child’s smile steal the spotlight this Halloween.

On average, children start to lose their baby teeth around age 6, though the process can begin even earlier for some. Some kids are excited when they notice that their teeth are becoming looser; they are delighted to see a sign that they are growing up! For other children, though, the experience is a bit frightening. If your child is alarmed when their teeth start wiggling, how can you comfort them? This blog post provides some helpful tips from an experienced pediatric dental team.

Back-to-school season is here, which means your child’s daily routine and schedule are about to change quite a bit! The last type of problem you would want them to have to deal with is something like a dental emergency. Follow these four helpful tips to keep cavities and other common dental problems at bay so they can focus on their schoolwork.

Ensuring your child has a healthy smile involves more than just regular brushing. As a parent, understanding the importance of children’s dental health is critical for helping them learn lifelong oral hygiene habits. Continue reading to find five crucial facts every parent should know to help their child succeed in matters of dental health.

Kids love swimming. Who can blame them? The only summertime activity that might be better is eating ice cream. But did you know that prolonged exposure to chlorine can be bad for their teeth?

If you thought, “Nothing is safe anymore”, we feel you. Fortunately, there are simple ways to avoid pool-related dental drama. Keep reading to learn more and help protect your little Olympian’s oral health.