The Purpose of Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric dentistry is a branch of dentistry designed to help children and their oral health. Having a healthy smile in their youth can help them develop positive oral health that may endure throughout their lifetime. Our dentist, Dr. Thayne Gardner with Little People's Dental in South Jordan, Utah, is a pediatric dentist and happy to explain the purpose of pediatric... read more »

Tiny Teeth Matter Too!

Did you know baby teeth set the foundation for the permanent teeth? This means the health and state of the baby teeth are essential to your child’s oral health care that could affect them throughout their adult life. That is why Dr. Gardner here at Little People's Dental in South Jordan, Utah, is happy to talk to you about the... read more »

Baby Teeth, the Tooth Fairy and Rodents

You probably understand that a number of cultures have differing versions of a Christmas figure like Santa Claus, but did you know that most regions also have their own traditions surrounding how to get rid of baby teeth? Here are a few of the ones we read about and thought you may like to learn about too. If you like... read more »