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My Child Needs a Root Canal and I’m Panicking
Root canals aren’t as scary as they seem. A root canal is often the only way to save a severely decayed tooth, making it an essential dental treatment. The procedure’s lingering reputation for being painful makes many adults afraid to receive it, so the idea of your...
10 Ways to Stay Safe as We Ease Back Into Normal Life
Keep you and your loved ones safe as businesses begin to reopen. On April 14, Governor Kate Brown introduced her preliminary framework for a new plan titled “Re-Opening Oregon,” announcing that more concrete details about ways to stay safe would come by May 4. Since...
9 Tips for Encouraging Healthy and Good Eating Habits in Kids
Help your child learn some good eating habits. “Can I have some candy, Mommy?” You likely hear this question from your kids more often than you’d like. And as much as you’d like to treat your kids from time to time, you’re determined to help them live a healthy and...
8 Wellness Tips from Your Dentist to Boost Your Immune System
Stay well with these healthy tips. Now, more than ever, it is important to protect your immune system. The good news is that you don’t have to go to your medicine cabinet to find solutions that will boost your immune system and help you and your family stay healthy....
Best Children’s Books About Anxiety: Bringing Comfort to Your Child
Find some literary reassurance for your family. As the world learns how to navigate new concepts like social distancing and isolation, everyone is forced into a new normal. This includes your littlest ones. It's natural for them to experience a little anxiety as their...
10 Things Your Kids Will Love Doing at Home
Take advantage of the chance to spend time with your kids. If you’re a parent, school closures and the CDC’s recommended self-quarantine has likely left you with a house full of kids for at least a few weeks. While this probably complicates at least a few areas of...
Should I Ask My Dentist for Sedation for My Child?
10 Questions About Oral Conscious Sedation When your child needs a dental treatment, it can be difficult to watch them go through it. The anxiety that many children experience during dental procedures can make the entire process harder, especially when they’re too...
When Should Baby Go to the Dentist?: 10 Common Questions About Children and Their Teeth
We understand just how vital your child’s oral health is to their future oral and overall health, so our pediatric dentistry office puts your kids first.
How to Make Your Child’s Dental Visit as Fun as Possible
The right dentist will have a warm and inviting office that caters to kids. They will also have experience managing anxiety and helping kids enjoy their experience.
10 Best Books to Read to Kids About Going to the Dentist
If you are looking for the best pediatric dentist in Salem, Oregon, to guide your baby or toddler through their first dentist experience, contact Spinnaker Pediatric Dentistry.
How Tongue Ties and Lip Ties Can Affect Breastfeeding
Request an appointment today to discuss your lip tie or tongue tie concerns and stop stressing. We’re in this together, one smile at a time.
5 Common Questions About Breastfeeding
What to Expect When You’re Breastfeeding You’ve waited so long to meet her. To kiss her downy head and count her toes. You’re in love! And it’s the best kind—baby love. And the best part is, your baby loves you, too! You’ve heard about the benefits of breastfeeding...