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As parents, we're used to dealing with all sorts of minor ailments: low grade fevers, runny noses, and minor scrapes.  However, you may not have had experience on what to do when a child gets a toothache.

First clean the affected tooth thoroughly by either rinsing the child’s mouth with warm water or using 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 your pediatric dentist. If the child’s face is swollen, apply a cold compress and contact your pediatric dentist immediately.

As your pediatric dentist in Tucson, we want to help you take care of all your child's dental  needs.  Feel free to call us and ask us questions anytime.

About Northwest Children's Pediatric Dentists

Dr. Norman Bunch and Dr. Jennifer Marshall are a husband and wife team providing general dentistry for kids in Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana, Oracle, and surrounding areas. Northwest Children's Dentistry provides top-notch care for toddlers, children, teens, and special needs children as your local Tucson dentist. If you’re looking for a kids dentist in Tucson, contact us today!

One of the many treatments we offer at Northwest Children's Dentistry are in-office fluoride treatments.  Many parents ask us about this common procedure.

In-office fluoride treatments have been shown to decrease tooth decay rates. For younger children, we prefer to use a topical fluoride varnish that is “painted” onto the teeth. The benefit for using a fluoride varnish is that children do not have to wait 30 minutes to eat or drink. We typically recommend in-office fluoride treatments twice per year for all ages. For those children with high risk for tooth decay, we recommend these treatments more often.

As your pediatric dentist in Tucson, we want to help you understand all the treatments we provide.  Feel free to call us and ask us questions anytime.

About Northwest Children's Pediatric Dentists

Dr. Norman Bunch and Dr. Jennifer Marshall are a husband and wife team providing general dentistry for kids in Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana, Oracle, and surrounding areas. Northwest Children's Dentistry provides top-notch care for toddlers, children, teens, and special needs children as your local Tucson dentist. If you’re looking for a kids dentist in Tucson, contact us today!

When we were growing up, there weren't many pediatric dentists around.  Chances are, you saw the same dentist as your mom or dad saw.  You might be wondering, what makes a pediatric dentist so special?

A pediatric dentist is a dentist who completes an additional 2 or 3 years of training specific to the growth, development, and treatment of children.  That means they know the ins-and-outs of young growing teeth, which can differ widely from an adult set of teeth.  Armed with this knowledge, Dr. Marshall and Dr. Bunch of Northwest Children's Dentistry specialize in oral care for all children from birth to 18 years of age, including special needs children.  Our office is equipped to handle a variety of dental issues that will relate to your child.

As your pediatric dentist in Tucson, we want to make your visit comfortable with us.  Feel free to ask us any questions about pediatric dentist training in the comments below.

About Northwest Children's Pediatric Dentists

Dr. Norman Bunch and Dr. Jennifer Marshall are a husband and wife team providing general dentistry for kids in Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana, Oracle, and surrounding areas. Northwest Children's Dentistry provides top-notch care for toddlers, children, teens, and special needs children as your local Tucson dentist. If you’re looking for a kids dentist in Tucson, contact us today!

Parents or guardians taking their children to the dentist for the first time have a lot of concerns.  Usually they wonder what to expect and how they should behave.

Here at Northwest Children's Dentistry, we try to make your first visit as comfortable as possible.  Here's what you can expect in our office:

1. Welcoming waiting facility with castle, retro video console, and more for children to play with
2. Knowledgable staff who are prepared to answer any and all questions you have
3. A thorough examination of your child's teeth, along with prevention tips to keep your kids healthy

As your pediatric dentist in Tucson, we want to make your first visit as comfortable as possible.  Please call us today if you have other concerns about your child's first dental appointment.

About Northwest Children's Pediatric Dentists

Dr. Norman Bunch and Dr. Jennifer Marshall are a husband and wife team providing general dentistry for kids in Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana, Oracle, and surrounding areas. Northwest Children's Dentistry provides top-notch care for toddlers, children, teens, and special needs children as your local Tucson dentist.