Baby Bottle Cavities
It is not uncommon for parents to underestimate the importance of taking young children to the dentist’s office. After all, they are going to lose those baby teeth anyway. However, the truth is that...
View ArticleBaby Teeth
Does the quality of care of baby teeth influence the health of permanent teeth? The short answer to this question is, yes. Although baby teeth, also known as milk teeth or primary teeth, are replaced...
View ArticleThumb Sucking
Thumb sucking is a very normal natural action that is, for the most part, harmless to young children. Sucking is the first coordinated muscular action that babies learn—many babies even begin sucking...
View ArticleTeaching Children To Brush
Ultimately, it is our child’s responsibility to brush their teeth twice a day and floss once. This is much easier said than done so what can parents do to ensure their children engage in a healthy...
View ArticleGetting Your Kids To Brush
The biggest influence in children’s oral health is parental involvement. Over 95% of kids learn by what they are modeled, not by what we tell them to do. It is essential that parents not only model...
View ArticlePulling Out a Loose Tooth
Every parent faces this conundrum: your child has a loose baby tooth. Losing baby teeth is a normal rite of passage, made even sweeter by the promise of a visit from the tooth fairy. But what do you...
View ArticleFavorite Foods & Cavities
Cavities are the most common dental issue faced by children, and this can be attributed to a number of factors. First, it’s no secret that kids don’t do a great job when brushing their teeth, and very...
View ArticleDental Anxiety
It is not uncommon for children to dread a trip to the dentist’s office…let’s face it: many adults do, as well. The trick is not to feed into a child’s nervousness. In truth, children who have never...
View ArticleEmergency Dental
Chipped or Broken Tooth If possible, gather the pieces of the tooth and bring them to the office with you. To minimize exposure to a sensitive tooth, you can temporarily cover it with sugar-free gum,...
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