by MLK | Nov 18, 2014 | Uncategorized
Snacks can taste good and give your child’s energy a boost, but they can also be bad for teeth. Sugary, sticky snacks, such as candy, cookies, and snack cakes can lead to tooth decay if eaten regularly between meals. Still, there are plenty of fun snacks for healthy...
by MLK | Nov 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
A famous mouthwash company chose the marketing slogan, “Better than flossing.” As a consumer, would you believe a high-end commercial that essentially tells you to stop flossing? Just use this brand of mouthwash and the risk of gingivitis, cavities, etc., is gone....
by MLK | Nov 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
If you were to put your toothbrush bristles under a high-powered microscope, what you would see might give you nightmares: millions of bacteria, busily crawling up and down your toothbrush bristles, consuming proteins that came from your mouth, and still...
by MLK | Oct 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
Drs. Mark Morrow, April Lai, and Kerry Edwards and our team at Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry know that periodontal disease isn’t something exclusive to adults. It can affect adolescents as well. Gingivitis, which is a milder form of...
by MLK | Oct 14, 2014 | Uncategorized
Providing dental care for patients with special needs can be a challenge at times, both for the dentist and the family of the individual. Fortunately, Drs. Mark Morrow, April Lai, and Kerry Edwards and our team at Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry...
by MLK | Oct 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
Drs. Mark Morrow, April Lai, and Kerry Edwards, as well as our team at Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the year reminder that it’s high...
by MLK | Sep 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
When you were a kid, your parents may have told you to drink milk to build strong bones and grow tall and strong. Now that you have children of your own, you may hear yourself parroting those instructions you received years ago. Getting enough dairy is...
by MLK | Sep 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
After hours of juggling a wailing baby, you’re probably desperate to address teething pain. If your baby is irritable, drooling, and chewing on hard objects, he or she is likely teething. Although some discomfort while your baby is teething is inevitable,...
by MLK | Sep 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
The primary teeth are the initial teeth that erupt from a child’s gums in the first few years of childhood. There are a total of 20 primary teeth, most of which will have appeared no later than age three. Because they are only temporary, some parents believe they are...
by MLK | Sep 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
September is National Childhood Injury Prevention Month, and Drs. Mark Morrow, April Lai, and Kerry Edwards and our team at Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry are excited to share some tips to keep your child safe. Childhood is a time when dental injuries...
by MLK | Aug 26, 2014 | Uncategorized
Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring the country’s workers and their contributions to the strength of our country...
by MLK | Aug 19, 2014 | Uncategorized
Drs. Mark Morrow, April Lai, and Kerry Edwards and our team at Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry specialize in pediatric dentistry, and we understand that children can be frightened of things they do not understand. This anxiety is often heightened by an...
by MLK | Aug 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
Parents, and even older children, can become concerned about tooth development. Wondering when teeth should erupt, and being concerned when the teeth do not appear on schedule, is common. First, you need to remember that each individual is different. Guidelines are...
by MLK | Aug 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
Our team at Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry would like to offer some tips regarding the sometimes dreaded task of brushing a toddler’s teeth. Much of the trick lies in the positioning. Before you begin, make sure you are in a position of control. This...
by MLK | Jul 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
Drs. Mark Morrow, April Lai, and Kerry Edwards and our team hear this question a lot. While many people believe periodontal disease is an adult problem, studies have indicated that periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, as well as other serious infections...
by MLK | Jul 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
Our team at Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry knows that every parent loves to hear his or her child say, “no cavities!” when leaving our office. Let’s talk about why primary (baby) teeth get cavities, what you can do to help prevent...
by MLK | Jul 15, 2014 | Uncategorized
Water picks, sometimes called “oral irrigators,” make an excellent addition to your regular home care regimen of brushing and flossing. Especially helpful to those who suffer from periodontal disease and those patients of ours undergoing orthodontic treatment...
by MLK | Jul 8, 2014 | Uncategorized
Today, Drs. Mark Morrow, April Lai, and Kerry Edwards and our team at Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry thought we would answer some of the most frequent questions about pediatric dentistry and oral health we hear from parents. What constitutes a “healthy,...
by MLK | Jul 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
Happy Independence Day from Drs. Mark Morrow, April Lai, and Kerry Edwards and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Americans love to celebrate the anniversary of our country’s...
by MLK | Jun 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
Our team at Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry hears this question a lot. According to our friends at the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), pediatric dentistry is “an age-defined specialty that provides both primary and comprehensive...
by MLK | Jun 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
Healthy eating, combined with regular physical activity, plays a vital role in your child’s health and well-being. Dairy foods are naturally nutritious, packed with ten essential nutrients that help your child feel good for life. But did you know that dairy is also...
by MLK | Jun 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
What better way for children to spend their time than cuddled up by the fireplace or out in the yard with a book in hand? Drs. Mark Morrow, April Lai, and Kerry Edwards and our team encourage you to inspire your child’s mind with a few great books. Sure it may be easy...
by MLK | Jun 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
The dog days of summer are upon us, and with the temperatures soaring, our team at Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry wants you to be extra careful about sun safety when you’re out and about. Check out this incredibly helpful article on the Ten Summer...
by MLK | May 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease, or HFMD, is a type of contagious viral illness that causes a rash in the mouth and on the hands and feet of infants and young children, and, while rare, adults. Characterized by sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet,...
by MLK | May 20, 2014 | Uncategorized
Memorial Day is not only a federal holiday in the United States, but it is a day of observance and remembrance of those who died in service. Originally known as Decoration Day, this solemn day has been marked on calendars since the end of the American Civil War as a...
