As a health care provider, Palm Valley Pediatric Dentistry is required by law to report suspected cases of abuse and neglect to social service or law enforcement agencies. The purpose of this law is to review the oral and dental aspects of physical and dental neglect and the role of physicians and dentist in evaluating such conditions.

Xylitol is a natural form of sugar that can be used in cavity prevention! It's cavity fighting properties were first discovered by the Scandinavian countries during sugar shortages in Europe in the 1940's. By the 1960's it was observed that individuals using this sweetener seemed to have fewer cavities. Shortly after...

Palm Valley Pediatric Dentistry recognizes the importance of educating our patients about oral health and its potential risk in modern days fashion trends. The use of intraoral jewelry and piercings of oral and perioral tissues have been gaining popularity among adolescents and young adults.