Tips & Tricks for Treating Kids Part 1: Restore or Not?

Can’t seem to remember whether it’s ZOE, CaOH2, MTA or guano for pulpotomies? Composite, amalgam, GI or RMGI? Pulpectomy or pulpotomy? MID (what does it REALLY mean?). Local, block or topical? Do we have too many choices when all we need is speed and a healthy tooth that needs to last a few years? How do you calm little Sally down when she’s hanging from the overhead light and mommy is trying to negotiate? Daddy can’t get two year old Johnny to brush his teeth every day though li'l Johnny understands everything and is WAY above average. How is it possible little Avery has caries when all she eats is healthy organic cheerios, drinks healthy, homemade fizzy water and organic fruits and vegetables? A few little practical and EBD pediatric tidbits to get you through the day in this time of overscheduled, under parented, inconsistent child raising with the breakdown of routines because of CoVid 19 and of course, Gumbalina Toothington.