Why Should I Take My Child to a Pediatric Dentist?
Know the difference between a family dentist and a pediatric when it’s time to choose for your child.
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Smoking causes gum disease, oral cancer, and more
Tobacco is a detriment to your teeth, gums, and mouth. Learn more the effects of smoking on your dental health and the dental health of your child.
Losing baby teeth: When it’s time to meet the tooth fairy
When It’s Time to Meet the Tooth Fairy A little one’s first wiggly tooth is a bittersweet milestone for parents. It’s another sign they’re growing up. But when this happens varies widely. Babies are born with 20 primary teeth just under their gums. These teeth, like adult chompers, vary in shape, size, and location. Like …
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How baby bottles and sippy cups affect your child’s teeth
WHAT EVERY PARENT SHOULD KNOW ABOUT BABY BOTTLES & SIPPY CUPS It’s OK for your baby or toddler to drink from a bottle or sippy cup. It’s what you put in it and when they drink that matters. Baby bottle tooth decay is what happens when a child who drinks from a bottle or sippy …
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What you and your teen need to know about oral piercings
ORAL PIERCINGS: THE FACTS Teens look to oral piercing as an awesome form of self-expression. However, the medical community almost unanimously views it as a dangerous practice. Here’s why. Piercings promote dental problems Any puncture of the tongue, lip, cheek, and uvula (the tiny tissue that hangs at the back of the throat) is considered …
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Do Thumb-Sucking and Pacifiers Affect My Child’s Teeth?
Do Thumb-Sucking and Pacifiers Affect My Child’s Teeth? Thumb-sucking and pacifier use is as natural as smiling and sleeping for some babies. These actions may help your baby feel secure during stressful times like when he’s separated from you or in new surroundings. They me also relax and comfort him when he’s tired and sleepy. …
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Why your young athlete needs to wear a mouthguard
DOES MY CHILD NEED A MOUTHGUARD? Yes! Children should wear mouthguards when playing any type of contact sport (football, hockey, boxing), non-contact sports (softball, baseball, soccer), or recreational activity (skateboarding, mountain biking). The mouth guard will protect your child’s soft tissue, tongue and lips and reduce the risk chipping or breaking teeth during these activities. …
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Skip bottled water and reach for fluoridated water instead
DOES BOTTLED MEAN BETTER? Did you know your bottled water habit could indirectly promote tooth decay? Of course bottled water doesn’t contain sugar or sneaky carbohydrates that turn into sugar and cause decay. But most bottled water also doesn’t contain fluoride either, the magical ingredient that strengthens teeth and prevents cavities. Most manufacturers treat the …
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When to schedule your child’s first dental visit and how to establish a dental home.
WHEN TO SCHEDULE YOUR CHILD’S FIRST DENTAL CHECK-UP For a first visit, a good rule of thumb is to take your child after her first tooth erupts or by her first birthday, whichever comes first. Expect a warm welcome from the staff at your pediatric dentist’s office and possibly a tour. The dentist will check …
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Eating Disorders Wreak Havoc on Teeth and Gums
What parents and teens need to know about eating disorders and how they affect teeth and gums.
