Parents, and even older children, can become concerned about tooth development. Wondering when teeth should erupt, and being concerned when the teeth do not appear on schedule, is common. First, you need to remember that each individual is different. Guidelines are just guidelines, but Dr. Van Tassell and Dr. Alleman and our team at Pediatric…
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Come say hello twice a year. The American Dental Association says two times is the charm. Multiple visits a year lets us keep an eye out for any developing issues. It’s important to remember that this goes for the whole family. Children over one year old should be seeing Dr. Van Tassell and Dr. Alleman!…
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“But they are only baby teeth; won’t they just fall out?” Our team at Pediatric Dentistry of the Rockies has had these questions asked many times from parents over the years. Primary teeth, or “baby teeth,” will indeed come out eventually, to be replaced by permanent teeth as the child grows and develops. These teeth…
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You know a lot about taking care of your teeth. You brush carefully twice each day, you floss, you (mostly!) eat healthy foods, and you see Dr. Van Tassell and Dr. Alleman for checkups and cleanings. Good for you! These are some of the very best ways to make sure you don’t get cavities. But…
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