March 6th, 2024
At Pediatric Dentistry of the Rockies, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One of the most common ways we recommend to boost your oral health is by improving your diet, because you (and your mouth) truly…
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February 28th, 2024
Adolescence is a critical period for oral hygiene. By the teenage years, kids will have lost all their baby teeth and replaced them with permanent teeth. Furthermore, many oral hygiene habits solidified in adolescence carry through to adulthood. Teaching adolescents to follow a healthy diet not only benefits their physical fitness but helps them maintain…
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February 21st, 2024
Learning to suck their thumbs is one of the first physical skills babies acquire. In fact, ultrasound images have revealed babies sucking their thumbs in the womb! Babies have a natural sucking reflex, and this activity is a normal way for your baby to soothe herself. If your toddler still turns to her thumb for…
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February 15th, 2024
Choosing orthodontic care for your children is a wise decision with many physical, financial, and social benefits. The time is ripe to initiate orthodontic treatment with Pediatric Dentistry of the Rockies’ sister clinic, Greeley Kids Dental[1] , bringing in a multitude of advantages for your family's well-being in 2024. Why Consider Orthodontics For Your Child? Early…
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