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Molars are made up of canyons, caves, pits, and seemingly endless caverns that are a breeding ground for decay. The protective solution is a sealant. When done correctly, a sealant from Dr. LaLande of Children’s Dental Care can be most effective in preventing cavities. A sealant is made up of composite (a plastic-like) material that…

When you were a child, your mother may have instructed you to drink all your milk to build strong bones. Now that you have children of your own, you may hear yourself parroting those instructions you received years ago. Getting enough dairy is essential for young children whose teeth are growing. A child who consumes…

At Children’s Dental Care, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! Dr. LaLande would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Las Vegas, NV area to the national level! When Americans sit down to dinner on the last Thursday of November, the day that Abraham Lincoln designated as the…

Sleepless nights, crankiness, drooling—how can such tiny teeth cause such a big fuss? But all those uncomfortable days and nights are forgotten when your baby’s first teeth make their appearance. Why? Well, certainly because your child is happier, but also because you know baby teeth, or primary teeth, are important for your child’s growth in…

Unfortunately, dental emergencies can sometimes be unavoidable among young children. The good news is Dr. LaLande can help you prepare in case you and your child find yourselves in any of the following situations. Teething Starting at about four months and lasting up to three years, your son or daughter may experience teething pain. It’s…

Halloween is fast approaching, and Dr. LaLande wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is familiar to most people today bears little resemblance to the original Halloween; back in the “old days” it wasn’t even called Halloween! Festival of the…

Sometimes the reason for a poor night’s sleep is obvious. Maybe your child watched a scary movie. Or loaded up on sugar before bed. Or can’t get to sleep after a night of computer screens or video games. Not much we can do about these problems. Sometimes, though, the cause of your child’s sleep difficulties…

Dr. LaLande and our team know that cavities know no age boundaries, and that is why we recommend a visit to our Las Vegas, NV office by a child’s first birthday. That also happens to be the opinion of our friends at the American Academy of Pediatrics, as well as the American Dental Association. Research…

How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? Dr. LaLande and our team at Children’s Dental Care encourage you to warm up your mind this fall season with a few great books. Sure it may be easy to put off…

When it comes to gum disease and your child, it’s a good news/bad news situation. The very good news is that children rarely suffer from advanced gum disease, or periodontitis. The not-so-good news? Early gum disease, called gingivitis, is unfortunately an all-too-common childhood problem. Childhood gingivitis has the same causes and symptoms as the adult…

An article was released to the public stating that dental X-rays contribute to a type of brain cancer. After reading an article like this, your first thought may be to avoid dental X-rays, but you may want to hold off on that quick judgment. As with any treatment we offer at Children’s Dental Care, education…

One of the most charming aspects of your baby’s beautiful smile is his brilliantly white teeth. But now that his adult teeth are coming in, the difference in color is very noticeable. Is this something to be concerned about? Happily, probably not. Both baby teeth and adult teeth have the same basic structure. The inside…