Many children feel anxious at the dentist due to unfamiliar sounds, smells, and sensations. If your child fears dental visits, sedation dentistry may help them feel calm and comfortable. Dr. Jim Burchett and his team provide expert sedation dentistry for kids in O’Fallon. Using gentle care and safe sedation, we
Establishing good oral hygiene habits early in life is crucial for a lifetime of healthy smiles. As a parent, you are the first line of defense in ensuring your child’s dental well-being. Even if this is your first time around the pediatric dental block, worry not; your O’Fallon Children’s dentist
How Does Fluoride Strengthen Tooth Enamel? Materials Needed 2 hard-boiled eggs Large pickle jar Vinegar Plastic food storage bag Fluoride gel Process 1) Take one egg and put it in a plastic bag containing the fluoride gel. Make sure the fluoride completely covers the entire egg shell. Leave the egg
The Effects of Sweets on Healthy Teeth Materials Needed Hard-boiled eggs Dark soda, such as cola or root beer Dried chicken bones Vinegar Water and sugar solutions Water and salt solutions Fluoride Below are a handful of experiments designed to demonstrate the potential effects of sweets and other foods on
Science Experiments Fluoride Strengthens Teeth Materials Needed Two hard-boiled eggs Fluoride gel or solution, 4 oz to 6 oz Three clean plastic containers Several cans of dark soda Water Process 1) Place a hard-boiled egg in one of the plastic containers and cover it with the fluoride gel or solution.
