Our Goal Is To Make Going To The Dentist a Memorable, Positive, And A Fun Experience
Idaho Pediatric Dentistry
At Idaho Pediatric Dentistry, your child’s comfort is our top priority. Our experienced dentists and staff provide gentle, compassionate care, creating a safe and relaxed space. We value your time and aim to provide timely dental care without compromising quality. With an efficient appointment management system, we minimize waiting times and ensure prompt scheduling. Additionally, we believe in the power of education. During each visit, we teach children about the importance of oral hygiene in a fun and engaging manner, while offering valuable guidance to parents on preventive care and nutrition.
Join us at Idaho Pediatric Dentistry and let us partner with you in your child’s dental journey. Together, we can create a foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles, combining a fun and comforting environment with timely and educational dental care.
Our Office
Our Doctor
Dr. Christopher K. Loveland
I have devoted my professional career to all aspects of pediatric dentistry with special interests in the treatment of fearful children, dental growth and development, and esthetics. To keep abreast of the latest developments in pediatric dentistry, I have always exceeded the continuing education requirements of Idaho.
My hobbies include snow skiing, snow boarding, golfing, and hanging out with my family. I’ve been married for over 20 years to my sweet heart, Andrea. We have 6 children: Alexia, Julie, Hunter, Mason, Bailey, and Pierson.
Pediatric Dentistry
TOOTH BRUSHING
As you know, a child's hand dexterity and mouth are different than their parents. It is important to make sure that your child is using the right toothbrush for them. In both cases, adults and kids should use a soft, rounded bristle toothbrush, with gentle cleaning.
THUMB SUCKING
Oral habits such as thumb/finger sucking are habits that can occur early in life. The good news is that most kids give up this habit by age four. If your child continues beyond this age, don’t get discouraged, it can still discontinue on its own. Of course there can...
TOOTH ERUPTION
The average age of first tooth eruption in infants is around 6-8 months. The two lower front teeth are the most common teeth to erupt first. About every 6 months another set of four teeth usually erupt finishing by age 3 in most kids with 20 teeth. The most common tooth eruption...
BABY BOTTLE DECAY
Cavities are caused by specific bacteria found in the mouth. They can grow to large numbers especially if the conditions are right. They love sugar in all forms. When we consume sugar, the bacteria use this sugar to survive and replicate and as a by product of their metabolism they produce...
CAVITY PREVENTION
Cavities are caused by specific bacteria found in the mouth. They can grow to large numbers especially if the conditions are right. They love sugar in all forms. When we consume sugar, the bacteria use this sugar to survive and replicate and as a by product of their metabolism they produce..
GUM DISEASE
Gum disease in children is very rare. Inflammation of the gums or chronic gingivitis is very common in children. It presents as gum tissue that is swollen, red and bleeds easily. It can easily be corrected with proper brushing and flossing and routine dental care.
ADOLESCENCE AND ORAL CARE
It is important for your teen to properly care for their teeth so that they are more likely to continue good oral health into adult life. Poor oral hygiene, and poor dietary habits can be very detrimental to the longterm health of their mouth.
Orthodontics
REMOVABLE APPLIANCES
Removable appliances may be used to move selected teeth, to hold selected teeth in place, to influence growth of the jaws, and to influence tooth eruption. They are often used in conjunction with fixed appliances.