*Note: “E is for Expertise” is part 5 of a 5 part series on South Valley Pediatric Dentistry’s core values. To start with part 1, click here – Our Core Values* The final letter in our Core Value acronym, TIKE, stands for Expertise. At South Valley Pediatric Dentistry we believe in providing a one stop
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*Note: “K is for Kindness” is part 4 of a 5 part series on South Valley Pediatric Dentistry’s core values. To start with part 1, click here – Our Core Values* In our acronym TIKE the K stands for Kindness. Kindness deals with how we treat our patients and their families, and it includes friendliness,
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*Note: “T is for Teamwork” is part 2 of a 5 part series on South Valley Pediatric Dentistry’s core values. To start with part 1, click here – Our Core Values* As discussed in our last post, South Valley Pediatric Dentistry’s core values can be summarized with the acronym “TIKE.” The T in TIKE stands
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At South Valley Pediatric Dentistry, we make it our goal to exhibit excellence in all aspects of our practice. While individual team members may sometimes fall short, we constantly seek to improve as individuals and as a team. With that goal in mind our staff has collaborated to define our core values. As we brainstormed
read moreSouth Valley Pediatric Dentistry is proud to host our annual Halloween Candy buyback! In an effort to promote healthy habits and keep cavities at bay, our office will be exchanging cash for candy November 1st through the 4th. Parents and kids are encouraged to bring their Halloween haul to either of our locations during regular
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Finally fall is officially upon us! The weather is cooling, back-to-school sales seem like a distant memory, schedules are settling back into normalcy and Halloween is just around the corner. What could possibly go wrong? Actually, when it comes to your children’s teeth, a lot can go wrong in fall. Caramel apples, trick-or treating and
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The losing of baby teeth marks a child’s growing up and can cause excitement (or sometimes concern) for many children. To celebrate this event many cultures have a “tooth fairy” figure who collects a child’s lost teeth in exchange for gifts or money. Tooth fairy traditions vary around the world, witch each culture bringing their
read moreWhen I was a kid I saw my parent’s general dentist along with the rest of my family. I had never heard of Pediatric Dentistry, and did not understand the need for it, since a general dental office can clean anyone’s teeth. As an avid tooth brusher and a relatively cooperative child, a general dentist
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At South Valley Pediatric Dentistry we get a lot of questions about cavities. As the most common type of dental decay, cavities (and the fillings that fix them) can concern parents and children alike, but familiarizing yourself with what cavities are, where they come from and how to prevent and treat them can help. With
read moreOur patients love looking at the colorful saltwater fish in our dental office. Like the characters in the children’s classic “Finding Nemo” and it’s new sequel “Finding Dory”, your dentist, South Valley Pediatric Dentistry, has a collection of bright saltwater fish. Here are a few of our favorites to look for when you visit. Nemo:
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