Ask about all the options for calming your child during dental procedures  Dental work can be scary for some kids. Talk with your dentist about ways to help your child stay calm. Tips for a successful dental visit can include making sure your child is not hungry before their dental appointment and scheduling an appointment at the proper time of day. For jaw pain, try conservative treatments first  Jaw pain can be caused by stress, arthritis or an injury. A treatment plan for jaw pain should first consist of actions like exercises and anti-inflammatory drugs. To read the entire article visit MouthHealthy.org . Park Dental of Colmar   James H. Park, DMD 2200 N. Broad Street Colmar, PA 18915 (215) 716-7228 ParkDentalColmar.com

Use toothpaste with fluoride for infants and children  For children younger than 3 years, you should begin brushing a child’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste in an amount no larger than a grain of rice. For children 3 to 6 years of age, use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. Consider sealants to prevent decay or treat beginning cavities on the back teeth    Dental sealants act as a barrier to prevent cavities. They are a plastic material applied by a dentist to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth where decay occurs most often. To read the entire article visit MouthHealthy.org . Park Dental of Colmar   James H. Park, DMD 2200 N. Broad Street Colmar, PA 18915 (215) 716-7228 ParkDentalColmar.com

Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about the importance of dental sealants as a preventive dental treatment for your children! The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel. Park Dental of Colmar   James H. Park, DMD 2200 N. Broad Street Colmar, PA 18915 (215) 716-7228 ParkDentalColmar.com

A Lifetime of Good Dental Habits! At Park Dental of Colmar, we share your goals for sustaining your child’s oral health. Helping them learn good routines from the beginning creates a lifetime foundation of strong dental habits.  From a young age, many factors contribute to your child’s teeth being very susceptible to cavities. Children don’t have the required coordination to brush properly on their own. Because of this, it is critical for parents to help in their child’s daily hygiene. This promotes both thorough cleaning and the development of proper dental habits. Poor cleaning means teeth are more at risk to develop decay when subjected to food and juice acids. Little kids often “graze” – eating frequently throughout the day. This results in a protracted exposure to food acids, which may result in more cavities. The good news is that recognizing inadequate dietary and hygiene habits, along with applying a fluoride varnish to the mineralizing teeth, can drastically reduce the o...

The American Dental Association has created informative videos called Ask the Dentist. Here is their video on: 'My Child Lost a Tooth! Now What?' The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel. Park Dental of Colmar   James H. Park, DMD   2200 N. Broad Street Colmar, PA 18915  (215) 716-7228   ParkDentalColmar.com

Preventing Child Tooth Decay – the Easy Way! Dental sealants counterbalance a child’s botched efforts to brush properly. Even though they give it their best try, they’re still learning, and their hand-to-eye coordination isn’t completely developed. Besides, it’s possible even with careful brushing that the deep grooves in the back of their teeth may be missed. These hard-to-reach brushing areas even thwart adults. This allows for the formation of bacteria, acids, and plaque, which will later lead to decay. And once a tooth has decay, it is damaged permanently and will need a filling or a crown. A dental sealant treatment works as follows: The tooth (or teeth) is cleaned and sterilized. A thin, white or clear plastic coating is painted on the surfaces of their teeth. A curing light is aimed at the sealant to bond it into place. In no time at all, without shots or drills, the entire process is done. It’s completely harmless! The application of dental sealants is one of the best thi...

We Care About Kids! Children often experience increased worries in new situations, which is why Dr. Park works hard to place your child at ease before starting any kind of procedure. He understands that the best dentistry is more than advanced techniques, it’s treatment done with care and compassion. Our goal is to make sure that no child who visits our office ever has a reason to fear the dentist. Dr. Park encourages children of all ages to use proper dental hygiene at home, and he instructs them how maintain their good dental health. He likes to meet them for their first visit around the time they cut their first tooth and enjoys watching them grow year after year. Park Dental of Colmar James H. Park, DMD 2200 N. Broad Street Colmar, PA 18915 (215) 716-7228 ParkDentalColmar.com