One of the greatest gifts you can give your child is a head start on good oral health. Making regular dental visits a habit when they’re young gives them the foundation to continue going to the dentist without fear or anxiety.
At Tysons Dentistry, we believe that preventive dental care is essential to oral health and encourage you to bring your ...
Summer is here, and it’s time for pool parties and barbeques with family and friends. You want your kids to enjoy their break without a lot of rules and restrictions, but you don’t want a couple of months of fun to create problems with their long-term oral health.
So you limit their intake of candy and try to have plenty of ...
There’s no doubt that kids come with a ton of responsibilities! Keeping up with school activities, athletics, and family obligations while also managing their health – it’s no wonder as parents that sometimes good habits fall by the wayside!
One responsibility that seems to get glossed over in all the hustle and bustle is being proactive with kids’ oral health. For ...
Unfortunately, your child’s mouth is a haven for bacteria. The moist, warm environment creates a perfect breeding ground, resulting in thousands of bacteria. Since bacteria love to feed on sugar, the more sugar your child has in their mouth, the more bacteria will develop.
For a long time, the bacteria Streptococcus mutans has been blamed for tooth decay. But ...
If you were asked about the most common childhood illness, what would you say? You might guess something like ear infections, which are common. But dental caries (cavities), which are highly preventable, are the number one chronic disease of children between ages 6 and 11.
Vienna, VA dentists Dr. Sanati and Dr. Shahram know that it isn’t necessary for kids ...
If your kids are like most kids, they are not the best at brushing their teeth.
Kids have a particularly difficult time reaching their back teeth, and many tend to avoid the back of the their mouths, making those molars a prime target for cavities. The good news is that there is one simple treatment that can help prevent cavities: dental ...
Great dental experiences start at an early age!
In fact, many patients who suffer from dental fear or anxiety report that it was due to a bad or frightening experience as a child. At Tysons Dentistry, our doctors understand and welcome the unique personalities of children, starting around the age of two, and we strive to make every visit to ...
Is it time to start thinking about your child’s first dental appointment?
If your child has his or her first tooth or is approaching their first birthday, it’s time to schedule an appointment! If your child is older and hasn’t seen a dentist yet, don’t worry. It’s never too late to get started.
This is an exciting time – and it can ...
Though children will eventually lose their baby teeth, it is still important to keep them clean and healthy. Children are much more prone to cavities and tooth decay because their teeth are often not cared for properly. Dental sealants are a great option for parents who want to help protect their children’s teeth from the bacteria and plaque that causes ...