Month: September 2023

Help your kids brush their teeth 2min2x — 2 minutes each time, twice a day — for healthier teeth, good breath, fewer cavities, and to avoid painful dental problems. The Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives recommends that you help or watch over your kids’ brushing until they’re 8. Once your child’s teeth start to come into the mouth, brush […]

Research has discovered a link between prenatal enamel growth rates in teeth and weaning in human babies. The research found that incisor teeth grow quickly in the early stages of the second trimester of a baby’s development, while molars grow at a slower rate in the third trimester. This is so incisors are ready to erupt after birth, at approximately […]

Getting to know Dr. Prater will be a fun and enjoyable experience for you, your child, and us. We will review your child’s history, and make sure you are comfortable with our procedures and staff. Parents are always welcome, and invited into all treatment rooms. Below are several questions that you may have before your first visit:

Even though they are temporary, your child’s baby teeth are important, and are still susceptible to cavities. Tooth decay in infants and toddlers is often referred to as Baby Bottle Tooth Decay, or Early Childhood Caries. Children need strong, healthy teeth to chew their food, speak and have a good-looking smile. Their first teeth also help make sure their adult […]

by Martha Macaluso, MLT, RDH, BS, and Dana Hockenbury, CC-SLP, COM | December 2015 | RDHMAG.com Early detection can prevent cascading health effects associated with tongue-tie. Ankyloglossia, also known as tongue-tie or TOTs, is a congenital oral anomaly that may inhibit the mobility and proper function of the tongue. This is caused by an unusually thick, tight, or short lingual […]

Phone (913) 764-6222 Email info@pediatricandlaserdentistry.com Address 13095 Mur-Len Road, Ste. 160 Olathe, KS 66062 Hours Monday – Thursday 8am – 5pm (Receptionist available from 9am – 3pm) Friday CLOSED

We can be reached by phone nights, weekends or holidays in the event of an orthodontic emergency. In the event of an emergency, please call the office at 913-764-6222 and follow our instructions. Click here for our Orthodontic Emergency Handout Many orthodontic emergencies can be solved by carefully following these instructions: Loose or Poking Wires: If a wire causes irritation, […]

This picture was taken this past Saturday when Dr. Prater was at Dr.Kotlow’s office. We had a Solea Laser course with Dr.Kotlow, as well lectures on soft and hard tissue pediatric surgical laser dental care.

MOUTHHEALTHY.COM – Breastfeeding is one of the first (and most personal) decisions a mother makes for her baby. It can help your baby’s body fight infections and reduce health risks like asthma, ear infections, SIDS and obesity in children. Nursing moms may lower their chances of developing breast and ovarian cancer. But did you know breastfeeding can impact the dental […]

As a parent, it is your responsibility to ensure that your child’s teeth remain as healthy and strong as possible. While it is naturally important to inform and educate yourself on simple oral hygiene techniques and habits that you should integrate into your child’s lifestyle, in some cases, you may need the help of a specialist dentist. Typically, you should […]