February is Children’s Dental Health Month! Here are 5 Ways to Keep Kids’ Teeth Healthy

February is Children’s Dental Health Month! Here are 5 Ways to Keep Kids’ Teeth Healthy

by | Feb 9, 2016 | Pediatric Dentistry

Children are notorious for their love of sugary treats. Candy, juice, and soda are just a few of the things many kids consume on a regular basis. Unfortunately, these habits are causing major dental health problems. Dentists are seeing an increasing number of very...
Kids and the Orthodontist: Is it Time?

Kids and the Orthodontist: Is it Time?

by | Jan 14, 2016 | Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry

From the moment that first baby tooth erupts, your child’s teeth require proper care to stay healthy. You already know your child needs to brush and floss daily and see her dentist twice a year for cleanings and exams. But some children’s teeth need extra care –...

The Importance of Baby Teeth

by | May 8, 2015 | Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. McCauley and Associates and our team know it can be easy to underestimate the significance of baby teeth. At Element Dental, we sometimes meet parents who assume that since their child’s baby teeth, also known as primary teeth, eventually fall out and are...

At what age should my child have an orthodontic evaluation?

by | Nov 7, 2014 | Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry

You may have noticed that kids seem to be getting braces and other orthodontic care a lot earlier these days. There was a time, only a decade or two ago, when braces were mainly seen on teenagers, but that is beginning to change. If you’re wondering when to...

Is dairy crucial to my child’s oral health?

by | Aug 1, 2014 | Dental Care, Oral Health, Pediatric Dentistry

Healthy eating, combined with regular physical activity, plays a vital role in your child’s health and well-being. Dairy foods are naturally nutritious, packed with ten essential nutrients that help your child feel good for life. But did you know that dairy is...

When is the best age to begin orthodontic treatment?

by | May 16, 2014 | Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry

Most parents know that routine dental care should begin during their child’s toddler years. And many assume they must wait until their child has all of his or her permanent teeth to visit Dr. McCauley and Associates for an initial orthodontic consultation. The...