Taking your child to the dentist for the first time can be a daunting experience, both for you and your little one. However, with some careful preparation and a positive attitude, you can help make their first dental visit a…
For parents wondering, "Should my child get a crown for their baby tooth?" our Muscatine pediatric dentist Dr. Jarod Johnson and the team at Arctic Dental are here to provide clarity and guidance. Why Would My Child Need a Crown?…
When a child loses one of their baby teeth early, they may need a space maintainer. However, parents can be concerned that a space maintainer could lead to more oral health problems, such as cavities. So naturally, you may be…
Picture this: During your child's last appointment, their dentist informed you that they would need to perform a pulpotomy to save their decayed tooth. When reading about the procedure, you find that a pulpotomy is often referred to as a…
It can be scary when your child needs oral surgery of any kind. But lingual frenectomies are a very simple, fast, and minimally-invasive procedure. If your child has been diagnosed with tongue ties (ankyloglossia), your child may need this treatment…
As a parent, you want to make sure your child grows up happy and healthy. But when it comes to oral health, many parents may be surprised to learn they need to take their child to the dentist when they…
If you’ve noticed that your little one’s gums are looking swollen, you may be wondering what could be causing this issue, and what to do about it. In this blog from Arctic Dental, we’ll take a look at the four…
Pulpotomies, also called “baby root canals,” are a common dental procedure in kids. But if you’re hearing this term for the first time, you may have questions. What is a pulpotomy? Why would your child need one? Is it the…
If you think that your child may need a frenectomy in Muscatine to treat tongue ties, you may be wondering if it’s a permanent solution. Once your child gets a frenectomy, will their tongue move properly? Or can a tongue…
If you’re a new parent, you may be wondering when your child’s first teeth will come in, or when they’ll finally be done with teething and have all of their baby (primary) teeth. Teething is different for every child, so…