A common question our office gets asked daily is what can I do about my child grinding his teeth? So what is grinding? According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (<... continue->
Ever wonder how your pregnancy can affect your oral health? Many new mothers
experience different symptoms from pregnancy and many times oral side effects are one
of the first to appear. Here a... continue->
Check out this article that our hygienist, Mackenzie, wrote her senior year in college. It was published in the 2015 October edition of RDH Magazine.
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Southern Indiana Pediatric Dentistry is excited to unveil our new website. The new site was designed in collaboration with Mediaworks, a premier web design company in Bloomington, Indiana. They hav... continue->
Happy Halloween! Here are a few tips from the American Dental Association (ADA) that help scare away cavities while your kids enjoy their Halloween candy.
Dental appointments can be scary at any age, often times they prove to be especially frightening for children. In a picture-perfect world, every child would look forward to their dental appointment... continue->
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, sponsored by the American Dental Association (ADA). Each February, the ADA helps to raise awareness about the importance of oral health by focus... continue->
A mouth guard is a protective device for the mouth that covers the teeth and sometimes the gums. Mouth guards are often used to protect the teeth from injury during sports, and from teeth grinding.... continue->
Dental sealants are placed to prevent tooth decay. A dental sealant is a thin material that is painted on the chewing surfaces of the permanent molars and premolars (back teeth), where decay occurs... continue->
Why Floss?
Flossing removes plaque between teeth in areas where a toothbrush can’t reach. Flossing once a day is an important part of overall oral hygiene. As soon as a child’s ... continue->
Optimal Diets for Infants
Healthy nutrition for kids starts early. In accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines, breastfeeding exclusively for the first... continue->
Decay in Primary (Baby) Teeth
Tooth decay can occur as soon as teeth appear in the mouth. Frequent and prolonged exposure of a child’s teeth to fruit juices, milk, and formula can... continue->
Oral Hygiene for an infant. Oral hygiene for kids starts early. It’s best to begin the process as soon as a few days after birth. In the beginning a wet washcloth or moist gauze... continue->
The eruption of a child’s first teeth. At birth a child already has their first 20 teeth in their jawbones. The teeth normally begin to erupt around 6 months of age and all 20 primary teeth are o... continue->
A pediatric dentist has an extra two or three years of specialized training after dental school working with infants, children, teenagers, and patients with special health care needs. A pediatric ... continue->
Bacteria that cause tooth decay can be transmitted from a mother to her child. It is important to have mom’s teeth decay free before birth of her child. During pregnancy there will likely be horm... continue->
An unborn child’s teeth begin to form by the second month of pregnancy and start to harden by the second trimester. It is crucial for mom to have a balanced diet to promote the proper development ... continue->
Imagine growing up without ever having a cavity. It is now possible for children to reach adulthood cavity free with the early guidance of preventative dental care. The American... continue->
Hi, my name is Dr. Matt Rasche and I'm excited to be practicing pediatric dentistry in Bloomington, IN! I purchased the former practice of Dr. Keith Roberts in July 2011.
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