The Main Culprits Behind Child Tooth Decay

AT LEAST TWO OUT OF every five children will develop one or more cavity by the time they turn eleven. That statistic makes tooth decay the most common childhood disease. The good news is that parents can make a huge difference in their children’s dental health, and...

Animal Teeth Olympics

TEETH ARE OUR PASSION, and while we spend most of our time focusing on children’s teeth, sometimes it’s fun to take a look at the truly amazing teeth of the animal kingdom. So today we’re going to hold the olympics of animal teeth, to see which critters win the gold...

Sugar, Its Many Aliases, and Your Teeth

Since Halloween just came and went and your kids have bags of candy strewn about, it’s a good time to talk about sugar! WHAT COMES TO MIND when you hear the word “sugar”? Probably your favorite type of candy or dessert, maybe your favorite soda. You probably didn’t...

Smile for your health!

THERE ARE SO MANY things that can make us smile, from seeing an old friend to watching a good movie to randomly remembering a great joke we heard years ago. Well, we’re about to give you another reason to smile: it’s good for your health! That’s right, smiling has...

Fruits and Teeth – Not Always A Perfect Match

Fruits are nature’s perfect food, right? Full of vitamins and antioxidants, they are considered part of a well-balanced diet. Fruit promotes a strong heart and immune system. In both popular culture and in the home, it is rare to hear someone knock the value of this...

Keep the Chocolate—and Your Teeth

Wouldn’t it be nice to indulge your junior chocoholic? (And—let’s face it—wouldn’t you like to indulge, too?) Research shows that there is no need to completely avoid this delicious treat. In fact, dark chocolate has many potential health benefits that outnumber the...

How To Prevent Your Kids From Being Afraid Of The Dentist

Sometimes dentists can get a bad reputation among kids for being scary, which only makes it more difficult for parents to actually get their kids to behave and cooperate when it’s time for their regularly scheduled check up. Here at Colorado Kids Pediatric Dentistry,...

Sedation Dentistry for Kids

It isn’t uncommon for children to be afraid of going to the dentist to have a cavity filled or to undergo another type of dental treatment. At Colorado Kids Pediatric Dentistry, we understand these concerns and strive to do all we can to help our young patients...

Sports Drinks and Your Child’s Teeth

With the weather warming up and your kids playing outside even more now that the sun is shining and sports games are scheduled, you family may be reaching for sports drinks to cool off and refuel after an afternoon of outdoor activities. But you may want to think...

Dental Sealants

At Colorado Kids Pediatric Dentistry, our mission is to provide premier dental care to children in the Highlands Ranch and Castle Pines area. Through our pediatric dentistry treatments, we address multiple common dental problems in kids to ensure they enjoy the...