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Summer's upon us, and the kids will likely be hanging around the house more often.  What should you feed them?  You have lots of options, but here is a list of summer snacks that will keep their teeth healthy:

• Apple wedges
• Fresh veggies with hummus
• Low-fat yogurt
• Nuts
• Summer berries
• Cubes of cheese and crackers
• Hard-boiled eggs
• Watermelon
• Celery and peanut butter
• Trail mix
• Bananas
• Dried fruit

As your child's pediatric dentist in Tucson, we want to take care of all your children's dental needs.  If you have any questions, 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.

The summer's coming up, and that means many of our patients will be taking trips.  Just because your normal routine has changed doesn't mean your dental routine should!  Here's some tips to stay on top of dental hygiene while on the road:

• Brush at the beginning and ending of each day.  No matter what happens in the middle of your crazy day, you can also brush first thing in the morning and right before bedtime at the hotel.
• Pack plenty of floss.  Don't give up flossing just because you're not at home.
• Have your child pick a special toothbrush.  Brushing can seem like a chore on the road, but bringing a special toothbrush might make brushing seem like part of the magic of vacation.
• Choose water when you can.  It may be tempting to drink lots of juice and soda while traveling, but try to limit your child's intake to more than 6 oz. of these liquids each day.

As your child's pediatric dentist in Tucson, we want to take care of all your children's dental needs.  If you have any questions, 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.

As adults, we're told to see the dentist twice a year.  But what about children?

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry states your child should see the dentist every 6 months.  That's because pediatric dentists work at preventing many dental problems in children, and a twice yearly check-up will more likely catch dental problems before they require more invasive treatments.

You may think you don't need to schedule an appointment for kids with baby teeth.  Their permanent teeth haven't grown in, so it's no big deal, right?  Actually, you should see a dentist around your child's first birthday.  That's because cavities can form at any age, and those problems can impact the health of permanent teeth.

As your child's pediatric dentist in Tucson, we want to take care of all your children's dental needs.  If you have any questions, 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.

Prevention is the best kind of medicine, and flossing is a great tool in your dental health tool belt.  Let's go over the basic questions of flossing:

• Who should floss?  Everyone, of course!  Even kids.
• Why should kids floss?  Because food and other bacteria can get stuck between a child's teeth, and over time, that can cause tooth decay and loss.
• What should kids floss with?  Either disposable flossers or regular floss works fine.
• When should kids start flossing?  Once their teeth touch each other.  This can even happen with your child's baby teeth.
• Where should kids floss?  Make sure your kids floss along each sides of the tooth.  You're trying to remove food particles where your brush can't reach.
• How often should kids floss?  We recommend once per day.

As your child's pediatric dentist in Tucson, we want to take care of all your children's dental needs.  If you have any questions, 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.