Category: Utah Pediatric Dentistry
Are Gummy Vitamins Helpful or Hurtful?
Gummy vitamins have been around since the late 1960’s, gaining popularity over time. These tasty treats were advertised to deliver the essential vitamins and minerals your child needed while at the same time being desirable for young children. Now there are even adult vitamin variations that come in gummy varieties, delivering larger portions of vitamins…
Burg Children’s Dentistry Reviews – We Love Burg!
In the past my girls and I have left their pediatric dentist visit thinking, “Why did that guy go into working with kids?” Sure the offices are always decorated towards kids and there is a sticker on the door. The staff were always nice enough, but it wasn’t a place that my kids thought of…
The Invention of Braces
After the initial invention of braces there have been many advances that have been made to the world of orthodontics. Since Dr. Christensen has recently joined the Burg team as our first orthodontist, let’s take a moment to look back on the history of braces and how much has changed. This progress has made orthodontic…
5 Qualities To Look For In A Pediatric Dentist
One night while we were brushing our teeth and getting ready for bed, my 4-year-old began asking me questions about the dentist. I didn’t want to answer any of his questions. When you don’t love visiting the dentist yourself, how do you give your kids a positive experience? He would soon be turning 5, and so my answer…
Meet Dr. Christensen!
What is so unique about Dr. Christensen? He’s our very first official orthodontist! Who is Dr. Todd Christensen? Dr. Christensen went to the Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He completed a general practice residency from the University of Utah Hospital, and practiced as a general dentist for…
Taking Care of Your Child After Getting Dental Work Done
Your child can be anxious after getting dental work done. Here are a few easy steps to ease anxiety and stress after the procedure. 1. Make sure to plan time after the procedure where you can watch your child. Kids’ mouths can stay numb for up to several hours after they leave the dentist office. They…
Burg Children’s Dentistry Review- Getting Cavities Filled
Cavities are not fun no matter how old you are but they can especially be hard on children. We found out my oldest son had his first cavities and even though I have had my share of cavities filled I wasn’t prepared how to help my own child with this. Good thing Burg Children’s Dentistry was…
Burg Children’s Dentistry Reviews – A Fun Day at the Dentist
My 5 year old and I had a fun little outing today. You might guess that we went to the zoo or a movie, perhaps you would even guess we went to the park. Nope. We went to the dentist, but not just any dentist, we went to Burg Children’s Dentistry. You might be thinking I…