Let’s start with the basics. Teeth are made up of mostly calcium and phosphate (hard minerals). Cavities form when three things are present: cavity causing bacteria, complex carbohydrates (cavity causing foods and drinks), and time. When cavity causing bacteria are present on teeth (inside of plaque) and complex carbohydrates are consumed (present in sugar, crackers, and

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If a child is very young, has special needs, or is unable to get work done in the office for other reasons, a pediatric dentist may recommend they have the work done under general anesthesia.  In our office, that means the child will go to a designated hospital/surgical center that we have coordinated with.  An