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What is nitrous oxide and is it safe for children?

Our team at Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry understand that the sights, sounds and sensations at a dental office can be unsettling for some children. One effective technique that we use to comfort your child is to offer the gas nitrous oxide. Nitrous...

The Intriguing History of Halloween

Halloween is fast approaching, and Drs. Mark Morrow, April Lai, and Kerry Edwards 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...

Is your child a mouth breather?

  Have you ever watched to see if your child is breathing through his or her mouth? Breathing through the mouth instead of the nose may lead to trouble for youngsters. Kids who typically breathe through their mouth—most often children who suffer from...

Use Pediatric Dentists to Treat Children

There are many different types of dental specialties out there, so how do you know when you should see a general dentist (your regular dentist), and when you should seek the help of a dentist with specialized training? This article covers the basic differences between...

The Thumb-Sucking Habit

At Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry, we are often asked “should I be concerned with my child’s thumb sucking?” So, our team thought we’d share what our thoughts are on your child sucking his or her thumb. Infants Who Suck Their Thumbs As infants begin...

October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine

Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around trying to spread peanut butter on sandwiches, answer your cell phone, remove the dog hair from your...