When should my child come in for a checkup?

At Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry, we believe a child's first visit to the dentist should be enjoyable and positive. The more you and your child know about the first visit, the better you will feel. Children are not born with a fear of the dentist, but they can fear the unknown. And that's precisely why our team makes a practice of using pleasant, non-frightening, simple words to describe your child's first dental visit and treatment. We want you to feel at ease from the moment your family arrives at our office.

According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), children should visit Drs. Morrow, Lai and Edwards by their first birthday. It is important that your child's newly-erupted teeth (erupting at 6-12 months of age) receive proper dental care and benefit from proper oral hygiene habits right from the beginning. For more information on the advantages of pediatric dentistry at our office, please give us a call today to schedule an appointment.

What do you love about Tulsa summers?

Summer is finally here, and the team at Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry thought we’d ask: What’s your favorite part about summer in Tulsa? Is it the warm weather? The free time you get? Spending quality time with friends and family? Grilling barbecue in the backyard?

Drs. Morrow, Lai & Edwards and team would like to know what makes your summer truly special. Let us know by posting on our Facebook page or by giving us a call!

How to ease dental fears in children, from Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry

Drs. Morrow, Lai and Edwards know that many children have fear when it comes to visiting the dentist. Our team at Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry found a great article on how to help kids overcome fears of the dentist, courtesy of our friends at WebMD.

Making your child feel comfortable when they visit Drs. Morrow, Lai and Edwards is a huge reason to take your child to a pediatric dentist instead of a regular dentist. Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry excels at making children feel comfortable visiting the dentist. In fact, most of our patients look forward to their next visit!

Has your child visited us in the last six months? If not, it’s time to schedule an appointment!

Pool safety tips from Drs. Morrow, Lai & Edwards

Summer is here, and with summer comes lots of swimming! Our team at the office of Drs. Morrow, Lai & Edwards found some helpful pool safety tips that we’d like to share with you, courtesy of our friends at the American Association of Pediatricians.

* Install a fence at least four-feet high around all four sides of the pool. The fence should not have openings or protrusions that a young child could use to get over, under, or through.

* Make sure pool gates open out from the pool, and self-close and self-latch at a height children can't reach.

* Never leave children alone in or near the pool, even for a moment.

* Keep rescue equipment (a shepherd's hook - a long pole with a hook on the end - and life preserver) and a portable telephone near the pool. Choose a shepherd's hook and other rescue equipment made of fiberglass or other materials that do not conduct electricity.

* Avoid inflatable swimming aids such as "floaties." They are not a substitute for approved life vests and can give children a false sense of security.

* Children may not be developmentally ready for swim lessons until after their fourth birthday. Swim programs for children under 4 should not be seen as a way to decrease the risk of drowning.

* Whenever infants or toddlers are in or around water, an adult should be within arm's length, providing "touch supervision."

Have more questions about your children and their safety this summer? Give us a call!