Your child deserves strong and healthy chompers. Unfortunately, their little teeth don’t care for themselves and children don’t typically know how to care for their smile. This means it’s your job as their parent to help them clean and care for their smile and help them prevent dental issues. One dental issue to prevent is tooth decay. To help you... read more »
As pediatric dentistry focuses on the oral health care of children, there are several treatments involved to help deal with oral health risks that commonly arise in children, which can include teething. Teething is a condition in which an individual has their teeth breaking above their gum line. When a child's teeth first erupt above their gum line, pain and... read more »
We want our children to have good dental health. Having sealants applied can protect teeth from decay by smoothing out natural pits and fissures in teeth. They help protect against plaque and acids that can damage your children’s teeth. Early Application It is recommended to apply sealants soon after the permanent molars erupt. The first permanent molars typically arrive between... read more »
Were you aware of the differences associated with brushing for adults and brushing for children? Because a child's mouth is much different than an adult’s mouth, it is important to give the proper oral health care to help prevent tooth decay in children. If you're not brushing your child's teeth correctly, oral health risks can still be present, and your... read more »
Establishing this good habit with your children goes a long way in helping them be healthy. We understand that it is not always the easiest thing to do, but we hope to give you some ideas that will help you teach them to brush and help them enjoy it. Remember to keep to the basic steps of brushing. Hold the... read more »
Tiny newborn babies may not have teeth yet, but that doesn’t mean their oral care isn’t important. Though babies don’t generally get their first teeth until they’re four to six months old, it’s still important to keep their gums and tongue clean. As your baby ages, you can keep their mouth clean while they get used to the feeling of... read more »
When it comes to the treatment of your child, we recognize you don’t mess around. baby bottle tooth decay, a problem targeting the teeth of children 6 years old and younger, can leave your child with rotten teeth and bones; in the most intense situations, teeth can even fall out and permanent damage can be done to the gums... read more »
When you lost a baby tooth, you most likely put it below your pillow and rose the next morning to find a few pieces of money in its spot. At least that’s most likely what went down if you grew up in America. Have you heard that other regions also have unique traditions concerning what to do with baby teeth... read more »
If you wish there was a way you can help your child feel more comfortable at their dental appointments, then you have come to the right blog. Our dentists are more than happy to help you by giving you the tips you need to help your child. We want your child to have a positive and successful dental experience, so... read more »
While modifying your child's diet to prevent destructive foods is a good idea, there are some additional ways that can help your child thwart the development of early childhood caries. If juice is something your child likes, think about watering it down. If your child likes cake, don't frost it as much. Elect for non-gummy, non-tough candies instead of gummies... read more »
