Begin cleaning your baby’s mouth during the first few days after birth by wiping the gums with a clean, moist gauze pad or washcloth.  As soon as teeth appear, decay can occur.  Brush your child’s teeth in the morning and before bed time. For children under the age of 3 use a child-size toothbrush and […]

If there is one thing at Pediatric Dental Associates of Randolph that we know well, it’s kids. On a daily basis in our office we deal with kids approaching situations that are difficult for them, such as their first dental visit or having a cavity filled. The approach we always take is to follow the […]

At Pediatric Dental Associates of Randolph, we welcome our patients to remain in our care as long as they are comfortable. Unless a patient needs extensive treatment with their permanent teeth, we will never suggest a patient leave our practice.  In fact, we have many patients that come back from college and beyond for their […]

Giving back to our community has always been a big part of who we are at Pediatric Dental Associates of Randolph.  We created Mission Gratitude as a way to recognize military service members, and local first responders and service dogs as a way to have the community join together in honoring the service of these brave […]

When you choose a practice you do so with the expectation of getting the very best care possible. What makes a practice truly special and stand above its competition is exceptional care and compassion from not only the providers but the front desk staff as well. The very best practices have individuals answering the phones […]

In choosing a dental home for your child there are many factors to consider.  The most important consideration is to find a place where your child will be comfortable as it is a well-established fact that early dental experiences will set the tone for a lifetime of optimal oral health.   The most obvious difference between […]

At Pediatric Dental Associates of Randolph one of the options, we may recommend for treating cavities in baby teeth is the application of silver diamine fluoride to affected teeth. The great appeal of using silver diamine fluoride on cavities is that it stops both the development and the spread of decay without the need to […]

At Pediatric Dental Associates of Randolph, we are passionate about children’s teeth. Aside from our dedication to caring for kids pearly whites, our other passion is to educate both children and their caregivers on all things impacting optimal oral health. Often adults don’t truly appreciate the important role baby teeth play in a child’s development. […]

The selection of toothpaste at the grocery store seems to grow weekly. With a little knowledge about what’s best for your little one, you can successfully navigate this isle and make a toothpaste selection that will make you happy and your child eager to brush. From the time the first teeth begin to erupt until […]

If your child is found to have a cavity, a composite filling will be used to fill the space where the decayed part of the tooth was.  The composite resin is actually made of porcelain mixed with either quartz or glass. Composite fillings  look and feel  virtually the same as natural teeth. The use of […]