Thumb sucking is natural for children and can be an effective way for them to self-soothe, but many parents worry about the potential negative side effects of this habit. If you’re concerned that your child’s thumb sucking habit may be out of hand or about how thumb...
The Benefits of Seeing a Kid-Friendly Dentist in Pleasanton or San Antonio
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | Feb 27, 2019 | Pediatric Dentistry
February is Children’s Dental Health Month, an event that aims to raise awareness about oral health and dental care for kids across the country. Often, when parents select a dentist for their child, they don’t always look for one that is kid-friendly. However, by...
Ask Your Pleasanton Dentist: How to Get Your Child Excited About Brushing Their Teeth
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | Feb 13, 2018 | Pediatric Dentistry
Did you know that tooth decay is considered one of the most common chronic diseases that affect kids? It’s true. Children with poor dental health are nearly three times more likely to miss school because of dental pain than their peers who have good oral health. Plus,...
7 Books to Help Your Child Look Forward to Visiting Your Pleasanton Dentist
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | Jan 18, 2018 | Pediatric Dentistry
February is Children’s Dental Health Month, making it an excellent time of year to make sure your child is up-to-date on their dental treatments. But many parents struggle when it comes to making their child comfortable with the dentist and we want to help make that...
Ask Your Pleasanton Dentist: Dental Emergencies – What You Need to Know About This Leading Cause of Missed School Days for Children
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | Aug 6, 2017 | Emergency Dental Care, Pediatric Dentistry
Did you know toothaches that result in serious dental emergencies are the leading cause of missed school days for kids? In fact, 1 in 7 children aged 6 to 12 suffered from toothache pain within the last 6 months. Some of those toothaches resulted in diagnosing a...
Ask Your Pleasanton Dentist: Children’s Dental Health Month
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | Feb 14, 2017 | Pediatric Dentistry
Tooth decay and bad oral health are almost entirely preventable! That being said, did you know: Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic diseases affecting children today Kids with poor dental health are almost three times more likely to miss school due to dental...
5 Tips to Get Your Kids Comfortable with Dental Visits
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | Dec 14, 2016 | Pediatric Dentistry
Routine dental appointments are critical to the maintenance of our health, especially for kids. It’s important that parents instill this habit in their children at an early age. A trip to your dentist at Republic Dental Pleasanton may seem like a trivial task for...
How to Help Your Child Like Visiting the Dentist
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | Nov 28, 2016 | Pediatric Dentistry
Many people are afraid of the dental office and everything that is associated with it. If you want to keep your child from becoming one of those people, there are some things you can do. Those things are: -When you come into Republic Dental for a checkup, bring your...
Dear Tooth Fairy
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | May 4, 2016 | Pediatric Dentistry
Do you recall visits from the Tooth Fairy as a child? Children are often so excited about losing a tooth, because they know a visit from the Tooth Fairy is imminent. Traditionally, the Tooth Fairy takes children's lost teeth from under their pillows as they sleep,...
February is Children’s Dental Health Month! Here are 5 Ways to Keep Kids’ Teeth Healthy
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | Feb 16, 2016 | Pediatric Dentistry
Children are notorious for their love of sugary treats. Candy, juice, and soda are just a few of the things many kids consume on a regular basis. Unfortunately, these habits are causing major dental health problems. Dentists are seeing an increasing number of very...