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Veteran parents generally have a good idea of what to do when a child catches a cold or has a fever.  However, they may not know what to do if a child has a toothache.

First, if the child’s face is swollen, apply a cold compress and contact Northwest Children's Dentistry, your Tucson pediatric dentist, immediately.

However, if the child is complaining about a mild toothache, clean the affected tooth thoroughly. Rinse the child’s mouth with warm water or use dental floss to dislodge any food in the gums. DO NOT place aspirin or heat on the gums or on the aching tooth.

If pain persists, contact us.

As your child's pediatric dentist in Tucson, we want to serve all your child's dental needs.  If you have any questions for our office, feel free to call us at (520) 544-8522.

About Northwest Children's Pediatric Dentists

Dr. Norman Bunch and Dr. Jennifer Marshall are doctor spouses who have been working as kids dentists in Tucson for years.  They have deep ties to Tucson, as well as the surrounding Oro Valley, Marana, Oracle, and other areas. Northwest Children's Dentistry provides top-notch care for toddlers, children, teens, and special needs children. If you’re looking for a general dentist for kids in Tucson, contact us today at (520) 544-8522.

If you are a new parent, you're looking forward to many milestones: first smile, smile word, first crawl.  As pediatric dentists, we look forward to seeing a child's first tooth.

Those first teeth usually erupt around 6 to 8 months old and are called primary teeth. You generally see the two front bottom teeth (lower central incisors) first, followed by the two front top teeth (upper central incisors).  By the time your bundle of joy is 3 years old, they should have all 20 primary teeth. Permanent teeth won't start appearing until your kid turns 6 years old.

As your child's pediatric dentist in Tucson, we want to support our Tucson community.  If you have any questions for our office, feel free to call us at (520) 544-8522.

About Northwest Children's Pediatric Dentists

Dr. Norman Bunch and Dr. Jennifer Marshall are doctor spouses who have been working as kids dentists in Tucson for years.  They have deep ties to Tucson, as well as the surrounding Oro Valley, Marana, Oracle, and other areas. Northwest Children's Dentistry provides top-notch care for toddlers, children, teens, and special needs children. If you’re looking for a general dentist for kids in Tucson, contact us today at (520) 544-8522.

Everyone knows that the holidays mean great tasting food.  We hope your family enjoys some delicious holiday eating.  In between the cookies and eggnog, we hope you'll also snack on some veggies too.

Vegetables offer much more than good nutrients and less calories.  Raw vegetables like celery can clean plaque from your teeth.  Raw carrots increase saliva production, which can reduce your risk of cavities.  High dietary fiber, often found in veggies, will massage teeth and gums for cleaner teeth.  All those garden greens go a long way to maintaining a healthy mouth that will keep Santa smiling.

As your child's pediatric dentist in Tucson, we want to support our Tucson community.  If you have any questions for our office, feel free to call us at (520) 544-8522.

About Northwest Children's Pediatric Dentists

Dr. Norman Bunch and Dr. Jennifer Marshall are doctor spouses who have been working as kids dentists in Tucson for years.  They have deep ties to Tucson, as well as the surrounding Oro Valley, Marana, Oracle, and other areas. Northwest Children's Dentistry provides top-notch care for toddlers, children, teens, and special needs children. If you’re looking for a general dentist for kids in Tucson, contact us today at (520) 544-8522.

Thanks to everyone who's donated food to Marana Food Bank at Northwest Children's Dentistry.  We're extending our food donations until December 14th.  As a bonus, we're also collecting for Toys for Tots!

Between now and December 14, 2018, please bring a new, unwrapped toy to our office at 7610 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson any weekday between 8 am and 5 pm.  Everything we collect goes to Toys for Tots to give a deserving child a brighter holiday.

As your child's pediatric dentist in Tucson, we want to support our Tucson community.  If you have any questions for our office, feel free to call us at (520) 544-8522.

About Northwest Children's Pediatric Dentists

Dr. Norman Bunch and Dr. Jennifer Marshall are doctor spouses who have been working as kids dentists in Tucson for years.  They have deep ties to Tucson, as well as the surrounding Oro Valley, Marana, Oracle, and other areas. Northwest Children's Dentistry provides top-notch care for toddlers, children, teens, and special needs children. If you’re looking for a general dentist for kids in Tucson, contact us today at (520) 544-8522.