1061 E Main St. Ste 101
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Grass Valley, CA 95945
150 Gateway Dr. Ste 110
Lincoln, CA 95648
Lincoln, CA 95648
At Caring Tree Children’s Dentistry, Dr. Kucera and the team are committed to sharing our dental and health-related knowledge. We want to keep parents informed and arm them with tools to help their families live healthy, happy lives. Our bi-monthly blog features articles about different oral health topics that affect growing kids, from what to pack in a healthy lunch to the links between gum disease and different health conditions. We hope the topics we choose help you make better all-around health decisions for your kids and to ask questions. Feel free to share, comment, and join the conversation!
You’ve heard it before. Too much sugar is not good for little bodies. Or, more precisely, added sugar is not good for people, big or small. The more we learn about how sugar affects the body, the more we realize that lots of added sugar can have many downsides for health. This is particularly true […]
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Every parent remembers seeing their baby’s first teeth emerge, watching the rest pop up, and finally cheering as their child loses their first baby tooth, all in the blink of an eye! In fact, baby teeth come and go so quickly that some people are led to believe they don’t have an impact on a […]
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As a parent, you will have numerous opportunities to teach your children valuable skills and each one will yield priceless memories. Your child’s first step, your child’s first word, your child’s first bike ride, your child’s first unassisted brushing and flossing session…well, maybe that last one won’t be as memorable, but Lincoln and Grass Valley […]
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Is Sedation Safe for Kids? Sedation dentistry for clients of all ages has steadily gained popularity in recent years due to its effectiveness reducing anxiety during dental treatments. Pediatric dentists—who train for two or three additional years to learn safe sedation techniques—may suggest sedation for children who have difficulty staying still, elevated stress levels, strong […]
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If your child’s permanent adult teeth haven’t emerged in a timely manner, you may wonder if there is a reason to worry. Grass Valley and Lincoln pediatric dentist Caring Tree Children’s Dentistry would like to share a few possible reasons permanent adult teeth can be delayed. Is There Enough Space for the New Teeth to Grow? […]
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Breakfast is always being touted as the most important meal of the day—and for good reason! It’s important for Lincoln and Grass Valley families to kickstart their day with nutrients that will help them power through school, work, socializing, sports, homework… does anyone else feel exhausted just thinking about it all? The right foods in […]
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A trip to the dentist should be a pleasant experience. That’s what we want for our kids: happy associations with that twice annual visit to Dr. Kucera. Nothing ruins the good feeling at a dental visit faster than the dreaded words, “I found a cavity.” A cavity in a baby tooth is bad news, but […]
Continue Reading »Grass Valley and Lincoln pediatric dentist Caring Tree Children’s Dentistry knows parents work hard to prioritize their child’s health and happiness, and you can count on us to do the same.
Continue Reading »It’s easy to think that baby teeth aren’t that important. They make their grand entrance (however painfully) and leave your baby’s mouth soon thereafter. But your baby’s oral health is very important, both in the present and to set the stage for a lifetime of health. Grass Valley and Lincoln pediatric dentist Dr. Michelle Kucera […]
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Does your child play sports? Grass Valley and Lincoln pediatric dentist Dr. Michelle Kucera has some important information to share with you about mouthguards and how they protect your child’s teeth on and off the field.
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