Fort Wayne Pediatric Dentistry

10/28/2021

🦷 You can take care of your baby's teeth even before the first tooth appears! Check out these milestones to see how you can help your child maintain a healthy smile.

For more tips on how to prevent tooth decay for your baby, read:
➡ https://fwpeds.com/How-to-Prevent-Tooth-Decay-in-Your-Baby-2
➡ http://fwpeds.com/Advice/Baby-Bottle-Tooth-Decay-Prevention

09/17/2021

Excited for some new waiting room furniture! We are always looking for ways to improve the office to be the best dental home for infants, children, and teens. Special thanks to Tim Bayley for the design help, RJE Interiors, and James and Dave who helped construct it all.

08/13/2020

Can’t agree more about these tips! Definitely stay away from any topical numbing agents (Orajel) as the FDA issued a Black Box warning against their use for children under 2.

https://www.fda.gov/drugs/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers/safety-information-benzocaine-containing-products

Here are some tips you should use, and some you should avoid, to help your infant's discomfort caused by teething.

Reference: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/teething-tooth-care/Pages/Teething-Pain.aspx

07/22/2020

So good for so many reasons, structured eating is also the #1 way to prevent cavities.

Structured eating habits can help anyone, including children, lose weight! Try these out to help us fight the child obesity epidemic. 🍛

Reference: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/obesity/Pages/Structured-Eating.aspx

04/30/2020

As of Monday May 4th, 2020 our office will resume normal business hours. We will be following and maintaining all precautions and restrictions provided by the CDC, ADA, IDA, and AAPD. Please watch this short video we made to help explain some of our new office guidelines, or visit our website www.fwipd.com and click the coronavirus update tab. We appreciate your patience with these changing times and we look forward to seeing every cool mask soon!

https://youtu.be/HCXqEUFWeCA

Dr. Kevin Ludwig of Fort Wayne Pediatric Dentistry offers quality dental treatment to children and teens in Fort Wayne, Columbia Circle, and New Haven, IN. Schedule your appointment today!

02/13/2020

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month!

12/26/2017

Did you know that teeth are the only part of our body that can't repair itself? Maintain them!

12/19/2017

The holidays can be trying times for our dental habits each year. We're not in our regular routine and there are sugary treats EVERYWHERE! Keep your teeth happy this year! Follow these tips: http://mouthmonsters.mychildrensteeth.org/healthy-habits-at-the-holidays/

12/12/2017

Electric toothbrushes can be great for children just beginning to brush on their own. They have built-in timers, which helps ensure that they brush for at least two minutes. Additionally, many kids enjoy them more than manual toothbrushes.

12/05/2017

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that parents choose a dental home for their child before their first birthday. By doing so, you can get your child’s oral health evaluated at the earliest possible stage, and make informed, mouth-healthy decisions as they welcome more baby teeth.