Pediatric dentistry is a branch of dentistry designed to help children and their oral health. Having a healthy smile in their youth can help them develop positive oral health that may endure throughout their lifetime. Our dentist, Dr. Thayne Gardner with Little People's Dental in South Jordan, Utah, is a pediatric dentist and happy to explain the purpose of pediatric... read more »
Many parents are unsure how to help their child have a positive first dental visit and often struggle with their own dental anxiety as well, but our team is here to help. We can provide guidelines on creating a positive dental experience that encourages your child to maintain regular visits. If you are unsure how to coach your child in... read more »
It can be challenging to teach your children, especially when comes to brushing. Here are some tips that may help you instill brushing as a habit and maybe have fun while doing it. First, it helps to know the basics of brushing. Using your gums as a reference, hold your brush at a 45-degree angle and move it back and... read more »
Did you know baby teeth set the foundation for the permanent teeth? This means the health and state of the baby teeth are essential to your child’s oral health care that could affect them throughout their adult life. That is why Dr. Gardner here at Little People's Dental in South Jordan, Utah, is happy to talk to you about the... read more »
When you have a new baby, there are many things to worry about, like changing diapers, feeding them enough breastmilk or formula, and making sure they are growing properly. You probably never think about their oral health, right? Well, you should. Caring for their gums and teeth is very important. To help you do so, our pediatric dentist, Dr. Thayne... read more »
Do you want your kid to have a top-notch smile and oral health? If so, your pediatric dentist, Dr. Thayne Gardner, is more than happy to help you give your child the teeth and gums they deserve. Today, he would like to give you the tips you need to care for your kid’s smile regularly. Those tips are: -Clean their... read more »
You probably understand that a number of cultures have differing versions of a Christmas figure like Santa Claus, but did you know that most regions also have their own traditions surrounding how to get rid of baby teeth? Here are a few of the ones we read about and thought you may like to learn about too. If you like... read more »
In some ways, it might seem silly to talk about how you’ll be able to tell when your child is teething. You’ll understand the signs immediately, and everyone within earshot will too; the baby’s not exactly going to be mild-mannered about it. But it’s good to be prepared to aid your child early so you can keep the crying for... read more »
Averting baby bottle tooth decay is the best course of action and straightforward. Helping your child practice awesome oral hygiene habits is the number one thing you can do to help them to prevent baby bottle tooth decay's onset. Aid your child as they brush their pearly whites in the morning and at night, and aid them as they floss... read more »
Did you know that your toddler is vulnerable to cavities? Unfortunately, more and more children are finding themselves with dental caries. It is believed that the culprit is sugar, specifically, by drinking through sippy cups. These spillproof cups were designed as a transitional drinking measure to allow your child to go from a bottle to a cup. However, many parents... read more »