Teaching your youngster to floss may seem like a cumbersome task, but as with other important life skills, the training is worth the effort. The advantages of flossing far outweigh any inconveniences that might accompany the task. Why does flossing work? Flossing helps remove edible debris from between your youngster’s teeth. This is an […]
Summer is coming and with it, warmer weather that makes us all reach for something cool to drink. We have endless options to quench our thirst from fountain sodas and bottled energy drinks to more natural options like organic lemonade and 100 percent fruit juice. As a parent, you want to provide the best choices […]
Orthodontic experts recommend that children be screened for braces between their 7th and 8th birthday. This is the recommended age because the child’s permanent first molars and the child’s upper and lower incisors have recently erupted or will soon erupt. At Pediatric Dentistry of Central Florida, we know the importance of a healthy, vibrant smile. […]
Sometimes getting your kids to brush can turn into a huge struggle, and it’s tough to figure out how to turn this daily fight into a healthy habit that will last a lifetime. The best thing you can do to help build this habit is to turn brushing into something fun. Kids respond well […]
Babies are sometimes born with a condition called ankyloglossia, better known as tongue tie. In some cases, this is accompanied by lip adhesion (lip tie) although lip tie can exist separately as well. Children who suffer from these conditions often have problems with nursing. The baby may be unable to latch on or the nursing […]
If you have ever witnessed an unborn child sucking a thumb during an ultrasound, you know just how cute thumb sucking can be. Unfortunately, regardless of the cuteness associated with the practice, thumb sucking does have an ugly side. Problems from Thumb Sucking Although it appears harmless, thumb sucking can actually alter the facial structure […]
March 6th is National Dentist’s Day. This holiday is designated to celebrate the unsung heroes who help to ensure that your oral health is protected. Here are a few reasons that you should celebrate your dentist and what you can do to honor your practitioner: Preventive Care Dentists provide preventive services that help you avoid […]
February is more than just the month of love, it is the month to celebrate children’s dental health. National Children’s Dental Health Month is dedicated to educating and promoting the benefits of good oral health to children and their parents. It was created by the American Dental Association officially in 1941 as a single day […]
Parents know that getting a child to do most chores can be a challenge. That is no different when getting your child to take care of their dental health. In the early years of their lives, children are physically unable to properly clean their teeth. Even when they do become old enough to properly clean […]
Your child’s dental health is important not just for their baby teeth, but also for their future oral health. When baby teeth come in, they serve as placeholders for permanent teeth. If those primary teeth are prematurely extracted, the permanent teeth may fill in the missing spot of a neighboring tooth causing the permanent tooth […]
