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By Renee Johnson | August 25, 2014 According to new recommendations provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics, (AAP) children should use toothpaste that contains fluoride as soon as teeth appear, no matter the risk of cavities. Experts go on to say that up to the age of three, only a very small amount of toothpaste is needed but then after age three, […]

Soft tissue dental lasers are used for treating problems of the gums and lining of the mouth. This includes repositioning frenum pulls between the front teeth that keep them apart, correcting “tongue ties” and healing canker sores (apthous ulcers). The Solea laser painlessly takes the discomfort away immediately and then heals the sore in 24 to 48 hours. Tongue ties can […]

By Gabrielle Olya / People | March 7, 2017 | MOTTO.TIME.COM Breastfeeding mom Jillian Johnson lost her son Landon due to accidental starvation just 19 days after giving birth because he did not get enough colostrum (a mother’s early milk) in the first days of life. Johnson said she felt pressured to exclusively breastfeed her baby, and she says she was […]

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

Parents are a child’s first teachers in life and they play a significant role in maintaining their child’s overall health. In observance of National Children’s Dental Health Month, the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) encourages parents to introduce good oral health habits to their children during infancy. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tooth decay affects children in […]

HUFFPOST.COM | BY Julia Ries 11/16/2020 10:08am EST | Updated November 16, 2020 “COVID-19 was once thought to mainly affect the lungs, but throughout the pandemic we’ve learned that’s certainly not the case…Now, more anecdotal reports are surfacing that the infection may have an impact on oral health. After being diagnosed with and recovering from COVID-19, people are sharing stories of how their teeth or gums weakened, with […]

BY knowyourtteeth.com Parents typically provide oral hygiene care until the child is old enough to take personal responsibility for the daily dental health routine of brushing and flossing. A proper regimen of preventive home care is important from the day your child is born. Clean your infant’s gums with a clean, damp cloth after each feeding. As soon as the […]

Your kids may be ready to indulge in sweet treats this Halloween, but don’t let the holiday turn into an oral health nightmare. To keep your children’s smiles safe from creepy cavities this season and all year-round, consider these tips from the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). Read more at KnowYourTeeth.com: http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=H&iid=296&aid=11251

The cost of your treatment will vary depending on your individual needs and treatment plan. We will discuss with you the cost of your treatment, and each of your available payment plan options, so that you are able to make the best choice for you, your smile, and your family. Your smile is yours forever, and we want to make […]

“Infants with posterior tongue-tie (PTT) can have substantial difficulty with breastfeeding and bottle-feeding. This study aimed to address the dearth in investigational objective data surrounding PTT release to better quantify the postoperative impacts of frenotomy for ankyloglossia.” Read more: http://pediatricandlaserdentistry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Ghaheri-RCT.pdf