Pryor Pediatric Dentistry

Set a good example -- brush your teeth with your children and make it fun! Pick a two-minute song to play while brushing and dance along to it.

December is here! Let's make it a great month.

Wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving! We're so thankful to have such amazing patients.

When was your child's last visit with us? According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, checkups are recommended for all children every six months!

To all those who have given their lives to something bigger than themselves, we are eternally grateful.

Crunchy, crisp fresh fruits and vegetables provide vitamins as well as a gentle scrubbing action to help clean teeth!

It's Halloween! We hope everyone has a spooktacular day. Just don't forget to brush after any candy!

Plaque's worst enemy: brushing and flossing twice a day.

Happy Dental Hygiene Month! Remember, there's nothing better than a healthy smile!

Pro tip: Wait at least 30 minutes after eating to brush - it will help keep your enamel healthy.

Welcome the new week with a big smile. Happy Monday!

File this under "Good to Know": Giving your child a banana, or other foods high in magnesium, before a dental appointment can make it easier to manage dental anxiety naturally.

What better day to show off to those pearly whites?

Did you know? Cotton candy was invented by a dentist.

Get your children to love taking care of their teeth with this article:

How to Get Your Kids to Brush Their Teeth - American Dental Association Brushing two times a day for two minutes is vital to your child's dental health. Here's how to make brushing a healthy habit and fun for everyone.

When it's time for your child's first trip to the dentist, choose an office that specializes in pediatric dentistry. Good habits today lead to healthy teeth tomorrow! To schedule an appointment, call us at 865-481-0008 today.

If your kids are uncomfortable using dental floss, consider floss pics made especially for smaller hands to help them form good dental habits.

If you have little ones at home, here's a quick guide on when they may start getting their first baby teeth.

Have you considered using a system to help your child learn good dental habits? Try these fun activity charts to help them track their progress!

Encourage Healthy Dental Hygiene With a Toothbrushing Chart Get several free teeth brushing charts that will help get kids on track with their brushing and flossing to encourage dental hygiene.

There's a right way and a wrong way for almost everything, flossing is no different. Learn proper flossing techniques here:

Most people don't know how to floss correctly - here's how dentists say to do it It's typical for people to just floss in the gaps between their teeth, but dentists warn that this isn't sufficient to get out all the trapped plaque.

Remember how mom always said sugar rots your teeth? She was right - it does. Yeah, we know. Sorry, kids. Limit sugary foods and drinks and make sure you brush thoroughly twice daily.

Fact: Plaque contains millions of bacteria and hardens into tartar if you don't stay on top of it, this leads to tooth decay. So, brush and floss at least twice daily, and see us for regular cleanings! https://bit.ly/3cIWnOv

We understand how stressful taking a child to the dentist can be. We provide quality pediatric care in a child-friendly environment. To schedule an appointment, call us at 865-481-0008 today.

A child's pacifier gives comfort, but the use of a pacifier after your child's teeth come in can be harmful to your baby's oral health. Prolonged pacifier use can cause the upper front teeth to begin to lean outward and even negatively affect jaw alignment.

As with adults, a child's toothbrush needs to be replaced every three months, or after an illness. When choosing a new one, here's what to look for:

Kids Toothbrushes: What To Buy For Your Child | Colgate® Following a few simple guidelines can help you choose a toothbrush that cleans your child's teeth effectively and encourages good dental care habits in the process.

"Blessed are they who hold lively conversations with the helplessly mute, for they shall be called dentists." Ann Landers

Is your teenager trying to convince you that va**ng is safer than smoking? Have him or her read this:

Scientists find smoking e-cigarettes may lead to gum disease A study finds e-cigarettes may increase your risk of gum disease. Va**ng creates an unhealthy oral microbiome than people who don't smoke.

From all of us here at Pryor Pediatric Dentistry, have a safe and Happy Labor Day.

Do you have anything special planned with the family?

Happy Labor Day, everyone! What have you been up to this long weekend?

One way to get your child started on the path to good oral hygiene is to make visits to the dentist enjoyable. Here are a few things you can do to help:

5 Ways to Make Going to the Dentist Fun | Pathways.org Caregivers can help make their child’s dentist visits a positive experience using these five tips.