With the holiday season here and Christmas just days away, your children are going to be tempted by a myriad of holiday treats. Candy, cake, pie, and cookies are all staples of this season. While the occasional sugary treat is okay, too much of a good thing can quickly lead to the onset of tooth […]
Category: Children’s Dentistry
Do Your Kids Need Dental Care?
You may wonder whether your little ones need dental care. After all, their smiles look immaculate and you make sure to dedicate time to daily dental hygiene – shouldn’t their teeth and gums be clean enough? As a matter of fact, just like for your smile, home prevention is essential but it is simply not […]
What Is Pediatric Dentistry?
Receiving proper dental care in childhood is essential for instilling the knowledge necessary to maintain a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. Children need routine checkups and cleanings to avoid the onset of common oral health problems. At Calcagno Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, we can provide these services with pediatric dentistry. What is pediatric dentistry? […]
FAQs About Children’s Dental Care?
Like us, children require routine dental care to reduce the risk of tooth decay, gingivitis, and other common oral health concerns. However, many parents aren’t sure when they should bring their little ones to see the dentist and how often. Do you have questions about children’s dental care? […]
Pediatric Dentistry: Why You Should Schedule Visits
Do you spend time worrying about protecting your child? Of course you do! And that precious little smile is included. However, you may find that you are not quite sure where to begin or how to approach dental care for your little one. As a general rule of thumb, it is always beneficial to provide […]
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Quiz: When Should My Child Start Brushing?
How soon do children need to start brushing their teeth? Do kids really need to brush as often as adults? These are both examples of common questions parents often ask. Your Rochester MN pediatric dentists, Dr. Gilly Calcagno and Dr. Kara Heimer, want to answer your questions and help you provide better dental care for […]
What to Expect at Your Child’s First Check-Up
Your Rochester dentists believe in partnering with parents to give a child a head start on a life of good oral health. They wish to educate parents on caring for their child’s dental health in order to make that possible. Dr. Gilly Calcagno and Dr. Kara Heimer also work hard to make every patient feel […]
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The Importance of Mouth Guards for Your Young Athlete
Though early March is still cold and dreary, spring is just around the corner. With the warmer temperatures come picnics, gardening, and, of course, spring and summer sports. While athletics are certainly a great incentive to get your child up and moving, sports can also raise the risk of dental damage such as a lost, […]
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The History of the Tooth Fairy
When your child loses a baby tooth, he or she probably puts it under the pillow and eagerly waits to find money in its place the next morning. It seems a timeless ritual as old as childhood itself. However, if you have ever stopped to think about it, the tooth fairy is a fascinating cultural […]
Could Your Child’s Medicine Cause Cavities?
Growing up, we heard our parents speak these words more times than we can count. As parents, we have even uttered them a time or two. “This is going to hurt me a lot more than it will hurt you.” Is it possible that the opposite is true? Certainly, says Dr. Gilly Calcagno, a children’s […]
