The Order of Baby Teeth Within the first few years of your child’s life, they will develop 20 baby teeth. The first of these teeth to develop are the central incisors, followed in order by the lateral incisors, first molars,…
Frenectomies in Muscatine are the best way to resolve tongue and lip ties. But once Dr. Jarod performs your child’s operation at Arctic Dental and sends you home, it’s up to you to make sure their mouth heals properly. Let’s…
If your child has tongue or lip ties, they may need a frenectomy. Tongue and lip ties happen when the bands of tissue attaching the tongue to the base of the mouth or the lips to the gums are too…
Is the tooth fairy real? We've all heard the stories about how if you leave your tooth under a pillow, the tooth fairy will come and take it away. But what is the truth? Is there really such a thing…
What is general anesthesia for dental services? General anesthesia is a beneficial procedure that helps make children feel more comfortable during dental care. It provides a deep sleep-like state for the child to help with anxiety, and it keeps them…
Summer break is here, which means your child’s schedule will be a little lighter making it the perfect time to visit a pediatric dentist. This summer make their oral health and hygiene a priority! At Arctic Dental we offer convenient…
There are many misconceptions about emergency rooms and dental care, but the truth is that many ERs don’t offer much in the way of dental care. In this blog post, we will discuss everything you need to know about what…
If your child’s tooth is turning brown, you may be concerned. This isn’t normal, right? Does it mean that something’s seriously wrong with their oral health? What should you do? In this blog from Arctic Dental, we’ll discuss everything you…
Kids often have a fear of needles. This fear can be particularly strong when it comes to oral anesthetic injections, which will require Dr. Jarod to inject an anesthetic into your child’s gums and other areas of their mouth. But…
In most cases, dental crowns are required when kids have large cavities or are pre-cooperative for invasive treatment and can benefit from a minimally invasive option such as a Hall Crown. Cavities are caused by bacteria in a child's mouth…