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Can baby teeth get cavities?

November 20th, 2024

Our team at Pediatric Dentistry of the Rockies knows that every parent loves to hear his or her child say, "no cavities!" when leaving our office. Let's talk about why primary (baby) teeth get cavities, what you can do to help prevent them, and what Dr. Van Tassell and Dr. Alleman can do if your…
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Sealants: What are they and how do they help?

November 13th, 2024

Molars are made up of canyons, caves, pits, and seemingly endless caverns that are a breeding ground for decay. The protective solution is a sealant. When done correctly, a sealant from Dr. Van Tassell and Dr. Alleman of Pediatric Dentistry of the Rockies can be most effective in preventing cavities. A sealant is made up…
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My child is getting blood blisters; is this normal?

November 6th, 2024

Thanks for the question. The “blisters” you are referring to are actually a normal part of losing baby teeth. Sometimes when teeth start to come through, children experience some bleeding under the skin, which typically causes small blisters or bruises on your child’s gums. The blisters, bluish in color, will disappear once the tooth comes…
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Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!

October 30th, 2024

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over the world. Some scholars claim that Halloween originated from Celtic festivals that honored the dead or that celebrated the harvest, while others doubt that there's…
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