One of the questions that is asked by parents is “These are baby teeth anyway; why do we need to restore them?” The answer can be found on this video?

You brush your teeth twice a day, floss regularly and visit the dentist every six months, but did you know that rinsing with fluoride – a mineral that helps prevent cavities and tooth decay — also helps keep your teeth healthy and strong?

How your child’s first dental visit goes is largely dependent on when it takes place and how well they (and you) have prepared.

Flossing teeth when you have braces can be a serious challenge, oftentimes resulting in poor compliance. Fortunately, the Waterpik is a great alternative to flossing for those with braces.

Is your child nervous about visiting Dr. Perry Francis and our team at Wild About Smiles? Today, we put together some tips to help ensure your little one relaxes before his or her next dental checkup!

Flossing is one of the most important parts of your oral care routine. Many patients know they need to do it but find it difficult to fit into their busy lives. Well, here’s the good news: flossing once a day is enough if you’re doing a good job!

You might think babies don’t need to brush their teeth, especially when they don’t have any. But by starting good habits like brushing when your child is young, you can lay the foundation for them to continue those good habits into adulthood.

At Wild About Smiles, we know that unfortunately, gum disease can exist in your child’s mouth without you even knowing. In fact, your child may be suffering from the beginning stages of periodontal (gum) disease without noticing any pain or discomfort.

Oral health has been closely tied to the overall health of our entire body, so making sure that our children have the best oral health care can not only ensure that they have great smiles, but they are protected from the negative effects of poor oral health as well.

Here are five nutrition tips Dr. Perry Francis and our team at Wild About Smiles wanted to pass along that will give your child a healthy, bright smile.

Dr. Perry Francis believes it is so important that babies have their first visit by their first birthday that he donates his services for this first appointment, free of charge. Yes, every infant who has a first visit within their first year receives a free visit.

Wild About Smiles’ Dr. Perry Francis has spent decades working with children and parents and has a special affinity for sensitive patients, as well as those with behavioral issues or special needs, including Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism and other diagnoses.

At Wild About Smiles, a visit between young patients and Dr. Perry Francis will also include an extra bonus: early evaluation for potential orthodontic issues down the road.

Coni Jo Brinkerhoff has been taking her family to Wild About Smiles for most of their lives, traveling over an hour and a half to Sparks from Lovelock to do it. As her six kids, now ranging in age from 17 to 30, all love Dr. Perry Francis, she says that won’t be changing anytime soon

Dr. Francis explains important dental habits for your children, chipped teeth, and making an appointments before the new school year starts.

Tooth decay occurs when bacteria in the mouth comes in contact with sugar from food and drinks, producing acid, causing the pH in our mouth to drop. The acid begins to attack tooth enamel, leading to tooth decay and cavities over time.