by admin | 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 admin | 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...
by admin | 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 admin | 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 admin | 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 admin | 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 admin | 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 admin | 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 admin | 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 admin | 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...
by admin | May 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
Adolescence is a critical period for oral hygiene. By the teenage years, kids will have lost all their baby teeth and replaced them with permanent teeth. Furthermore, many oral hygiene habits solidified in adolescence carry through to adulthood. Teaching adolescents...
by admin | May 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
“Motherhood: All love begins and ends there.” – Robert Browning We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during their child’s visits to Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry. Whether it’s...
by admin | Apr 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
One question our team at Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry hear all the time is, “When should I start brushing my baby’s teeth?” You should begin regular cleanings even before your baby has teeth. After each breast feeding (or bottle-feeding) use a clean,...
by admin | Apr 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a time of change, and assertions that we needed to pay more attention to...
by admin | Apr 15, 2014 | Uncategorized
The wisdom teeth are the last of the permanent molars to emerge from the gums. This can occur as early as age 17 or as late as 21. Though some teens and young adults experience a completely normal tooth eruption with ideally aligned molars that pose no health threat,...
by admin | Apr 8, 2014 | Uncategorized
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 Drs. Mark Morrow, April Lai, and Kerry Edwards of Morrow, Lai & Edwards...
by admin | Apr 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
Many parents worry that their children’s teeth are not falling out on time. A lot of concerned parents want to know: When will my child lose his or her first baby tooth? At what age should the last tooth fall out? Is there a specific order in which the teeth are lost?...
by admin | Mar 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
At Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry, we know that as many as one in 88 children today have some form of autism, a complex brain disorder that affects a child’s ability to communicate or form relationships, and makes a child appear distant, aloof, or...
by admin | Mar 18, 2014 | Uncategorized
When a child is born, he or she will have 20 primary teeth and 32 permanent teeth. But sometimes kids are born with additional teeth, and our team at Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry calls this oral condition “hyperdontia.” Primary teeth are...
by admin | Mar 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who brought Christianity to Ireland. The saint arrived in Ireland in 432 and earned the...
by admin | Mar 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
At Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One of the most common ways we recommend to boost your oral health is by...
by admin | Feb 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
Dental problems do not always wait for normal office hours. Broken fillings or damaged teeth are common reasons for emergency treatment. Toothaches and abscesses can also require prompt attention. Drs. Mark Morrow, April Lai, and Kerry Edwards can provide you with the...
by admin | Feb 18, 2014 | Uncategorized
With children undergoing developmental dental changes and engaging in rough-and-tumble activities, dental emergencies can sometimes arise. If your child knocks out a tooth or experiences any type of oral discomfort, call Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry...
by admin | Feb 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people don’t realize is that the modern Valentine’s Day celebration arose from a religious...
by admin | Feb 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, so it’s a great time for our team at Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry to talk about the importance of getting proper oral health care for your children. Oral health has been closely tied to...
