Everyday mouth bathing from birth Every time you give your child a body bath, get inside the mouth with a wet 2×2 gauze or a wet wash cloth. Massage and wash inside the lips and cheeks, all around the tongue, the roof of the mouth, and all along both upper and lower gum pads where […]
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Baby Bottle Tooth Decay (Early Childhood Caries)
One serious form of decay among young children is baby bottle tooth decay. This condition is caused by frequent and long exposures of an infant’s teeth to liquids that contain sugar. Among these liquids are milk (including breast milk), formula, fruit juice and other sweetened drinks. Putting a baby to bed for a nap or […]
Just Kids Dental Improves Access to Dental Care
Baton Rouge, LA – Last week, a large group of influential civic, community and healthcare leaders gathered to celebrate the opening of Just Kids Dental, a new children’s dental clinic in historic Delmont Village. Mike Walker, Mayor-President Pro Tempore, read a proclamation from the city declaring February 26, 2009 as “Just Kids Dental” day. “It […]
Just Kids Dental Expands to Further Serve the Community
(Baton Rouge, LA) Since opening in February of 2009, Just Kids Dental has experienced a rapid influx of patients in need of treatment, which has spurred a subsequent growth in personnel. When Just Kids Dental first opened its doors in Delmont Village, the practice consisted of two part time dentists. Due to the overwhelming response […]
Just Kids Dental Opens Clinic in New Orleans
American children lose 52 MILLION school hours each year due to oral health related issues Only 37% of Louisiana Medicaid – eligible children received dental services during the last year Medicaid eligible children in Louisiana are 3 – 5 times likely to have untreated dental decay then noneligible children August 2, 2010- Just Kids Dental, […]