by Richard Baxter DMD, MS | Apr 20, 2015 | Cavities, Parent Questions, Treatment Options
FAQ: Why are baby teeth important? They’re going to fall out anyway, right?! Baby teeth, or primary teeth, are present in the child’s mouth from around 6 months until they are twelve. Baby teeth are critical for a child’s eating, smiling, speaking, and...
by Richard Baxter DMD, MS | Apr 5, 2015 | Dental Health, Parent Questions, Treatment Options, Uncategorized
FAQ: What are sealants? Sealants are a protective coating that can be placed in the deep grooves and pits of permanent molars (and sometimes other teeth). It is a white material that flows into the cleaned enamel, and when the blue light hits the sealant, it is cured...
by Richard Baxter DMD, MS | Mar 24, 2015 | Dental Health, Parent Questions, Treatment Options, Uncategorized
FAQ: What are the different ways you can fix my child’s cavities? Actual picture of a patient treated by Dr. Baxter. The treatment we use for children will depend on many different factors and can be quite complex. The two most important factors are the...