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Early childhood caries (ECC), is now the most common chronic early childhood disease in the United States. If you’ve had your young child to the dentist and have discovered that he or she has a cavity, you may be wondering if you should hassle with having it filled. You may reason that since the tooth is going to […]
Mouthwash is an asset to your child’s oral health to curb bacteria that they might have missed when brushing. Helping your child start and maintain good oral health habits can be challenging. It can be frustrating when you have to continually remind your kids to brush their teeth. Letting them choose their toothbrush and toothpaste […]
Dental sealants are a type of dental treatment intended to prevent tooth decay for children. One of the newest things in pediatric dentistry is using something called “dental sealants.” They are supposed to reduce the risk that children’s teeth will succumb to dental cavities. It’s the first line of defense against damage to the teeth. […]
The dental regime that you start early on in life does have a huge bearing on their oral health in the future. The question of whether flossing is essential to a person’s dental health continues to be debated in dental circles. Some studies indicate that flossing does nothing to help with tooth decay, while others […]
Your child’s pediatric dentist can help you determine the right time to have their teeth evaluated for braces. The best-case scenario is that your child’s teeth are perfect and that they don’t need orthodontic work. But for most kids, that is unfortunately not the case. Braces aren’t just about aesthetic appearances; they can also be necessary […]
Children love to play, so a chipped or broken tooth is not an uncommon occurrence. Children love to play and when they play hard it is not uncommon for them to find themselves with a chipped tooth. But as a parent, your child damaging their tooth can bring great anxiety. Depending on the severity of […]
It is estimated that as many as 30% of all children will be affected by Turner’s tooth. As a parent, it is easy to worry about every little thing, and when it comes to your child’s teeth, white spots can seem alarming. If you have a child who has clean teeth, but you notice spots […]
Losing the first tooth can be an overwhelming feeling for a child. It is hard to think back that far, but losing your first tooth may have been a very anxious time in your young life. Although it may be made easier by the promise of a visit from the Tooth Fairy, losing a first […]
If the Tooth Fairy is a no-show, don’t feel too bad. No parent is perfect and it’s easy to forget. No parent is perfect, and there are times when they forget things or mess up. With so much on your plate, you can’t possibly remember everything. Losing a tooth is such an exciting time in […]
Establishing good oral health is best done when a child is young. When you are dealing with children, their baby teeth might not be as important as their permanent. After all, baby teeth are temporary and will not last forever. But statistics show that the type of oral health habits that we build early on […]