It’s Children’s Dental Health Month. Here’s Why It Matters…

There are so many holidays and specials months these days, that it’s hard to keep track of them all. Or know which truly matter.
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One of those that rises to the top of the list each year for me is National Children's Dental Health Month (NCDHM), which is put together by the American Dental Association. As a pediatric dentist for 15-plus years, it’s probably easy to understand why this month is so important to me.
 
But why should it be important to you?
 
It’s important because it’s a reminder. It’s a reminder for parents whose kids have yet to see a dentist for the first time — but are ready for that initial appointment. It’s a reminder that you should be asking questions — such as, “When should my child lose their first tooth?” — and we’ll have the answer. And it’s a reminder that dental emergencies can happen at any time, including when your kiddo bites down on their first Skittle of the Halloween season — and cracks their tooth.
 
I’ve always seen my role as more than someone who merely checks up on your children’s teeth. I see myself as someone who helps set lifelong healthy habits around oral hygiene. To make this happen, my staff and I aren’t just looking and working on your children’s teeth — we’re talking to you and them in a comfortable setting where appointments are never rushed. That exchange is where the treatment and real magic happen. It’s exactly why we’re trusted by parents — and loved by kids. And it’s also why I’ve elected to keep Commonwealth Pediatric Dentistry a small, friendly practice where you know the staff and they know you.
 
In that way, National Children's Dental Health Month is reminder of why I love what I do: meeting new people, seeing families grow up in my practice, and helping the community one bright smile at a time.

Over the next several months and beyond, I’m going to be using this blog and Facebook more to shine a light on my great staff and offer educational tips for pediatric dental care. If you like what you see, and are interested in your children being seen here at Commonwealth Pediatric Dentistry, we welcome your visit. Please reach out today!

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