Whether your child needs braces or not is a question that should be answered by an experienced, orthodontist. However, there are quite a few signs that you may notice as a parent that could indicate braces are needed. If orthodontic problems aren’t addressed properly and promptly, they can end up impacting your child’s oral health […]
When you bring your child to the dentist, you expect to discuss things such as how to properly brush and floss, lifestyle changes that can help improve your child’s oral health, and even what foods are dangerous for your child’s teeth. What you don’t expect to discuss is childhood obesity, but that is what is […]
Just like you, your child can experience painful tooth sensitivity. Learn more about what causes tooth sensitivity in children and how it can be treated. Discover the Reason for Tooth Sensitivity Before your child can be treated for tooth sensitivity, you need to know why this is happening. The cause of the tooth sensitivity will […]
It is commonly believed that gum disease is a dental problem that only affects adults, but this isn’t entirely true. While gum disease is extremely common amongst adults that doesn’t mean children can’t develop it. Luckily, it is extremely easy to treat if it is caught in its early stages. Learn more about how gum […]
Fluoride is everywhere. It is in the water your child drinks, in the toothpaste he or she uses, and even in mouthwashes, but what is it? We will take a look at exactly what fluoride is and why it is an important part of your child’s dental care. Fluoride is Like a Superhero That Fights […]
Regular, routine dental checkups play an important part in helping your child maintain his or her oral health. Understanding exactly when you should schedule an appointment for a checkup with a pediatric dentist, learning about what happens during the appointment, and why checkups are so important will help you keep your child’s teeth and gums […]
Every individual is born with a small strip of skin that is attached to the tongue. This strip of skin helps hold the tongue in place. Unfortunately for some individuals, the strip of skin is shorter than normal. This is called ankyloglossia or, in common terms, tongue tie. A tongue tie can present numerous problems […]
Dental sealants are ultra thin protective coatings that are applied to the teeth’s chewing surfaces. Typically, they’re used on the back teeth — the molars and the pre-molars — to help keep the teeth healthy as a child grows. Dental sealant immediately moves into the tiny cracks and grooves of the teeth, creating a shield […]
You’ve probably seen all the advertisements for mouthwash claiming that they’ll keep breath fresh and give you the radiant smile you want. But what’s really behind the advertisements? Does mouthwash really offer oral health benefits or does it come with drawbacks that outweigh the good? Is mouthwash really good for you? The truth is that […]
Kids have a great sense of curiosity, and they can ask really tough questions. They constantly wonder about the world around them and how things work. When it comes to teeth, your child may wonder what they are made of. Here is a bit of information to help with the answer. What are human teeth […]
