We’re taught at a young age to try to avoid getting cavities - even to fear them. But we may not have put much thought into what actually causes cavities. So, what causes cavities and what’s the best way to go about prevention? Cavities, also known as tooth decay, begin with a substance called plaque. [...]
A child's first visit to the dentist doesn't need to be scary--and for us, our daughter really enjoyed learning the ins and outs of getting her teeth cleaned thanks to our hygienist Heather and Dr. Bauer. While the ADA advises that children can be seen by the dentist as early as one year of age, [...]
Since February is National Children's Dental Health Month, it's the perfect time for us remind our young patients about the importance of brushing, flossing and eating well. Children throughout the country miss 51 million hours of school each year due to dental health issues. Children with oral health problems are four times more likely to [...]
The Schumacher & Bauer, DDS family is proud to serve the entire family's oral health needs. We love working with our young patients to help them start early with great brushing and flossing habits. Contact us today if you'd like to learn more about pediatric dentistry at Schumacher & Bauer, DDS. Here's a photo of [...]
One dad decided that asking the tooth fairy to come to his house each time a child lost a tooth was preposterous. So to make life easier on the tooth fairy this father created a tooth delivery system using a vacuum, a tiny computer, pipes and old phones. The delivery system is triggered by the [...]
