Did you know that each baby tooth has a specific time period in which it’s supposed to fall out on its own? A child’s first set of teeth are meant to help with proper speech and facial development. In addition, primary teeth serve as placeholders for permanent ones, helping guide them into the proper position. Losing baby teeth prematurely can cause several complications 一 here are the most common:
Tips for Teaching Your Child to Brush Their Teeth
We believe that starting a good oral care routine with your child at an early age is essential for the long-term health of their teeth. But we know that getting a young child to understand the importance of brushing their teeth can be an uphill battle, so we’ve put together a few tips that will help your family along the way.
The Dangers of Thumb, Finger, and Pacifier Sucking
Most pediatric dentists recommend helping children discontinue sucking habits by their first birthday or shortly thereafter. If your toddler or preschooler is still sucking their fingers, using a pacifier, or routinely relying on a sippy cup, there are some serious growth complications that can arise.
Why do Cavities in Baby Teeth Need to be Filled?
One of the most common questions we hear at our office is, “If my child’s baby tooth has a cavity, why does it need a filling if it’s going to fall out anyway?” Learn more about this here.
When to take away a pacifier: How pacifiers effect your child’s teeth
It is no secret that millions of children all around the world love their pacifiers. For many parents this little device is the best way to sooth and calm a child when all else fails. One of the main reasons for this is that sucking on a pacifier or something as simple as their own thumb helps them feel content and secure.
How to make your child’s first dentist visit a success
A child’s first visit to the dentist can be a bit scary. More often than not, you as a parent are more scared than your child. However, if you educate yourself properly beforehand and therefore know what to expect, you will find out that it doesn’t have to be a scary experience for you or your child.
When Sedation Services are Helpful
Using drugs is a last resort. Sensitive, gentle care is the most effective approach to providing dental care for young children. Treatment timing and building the child’s confidence usually is all that is needed. Our experienced team successfully works with most children in this way on a daily basis. Challenges vary by age, personality and the kind of treatment required. … Read More
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Encourages Parents to “Get it Done in Year One”
Parents will do anything to make their children smile, yet many are missing the preventive measures and specialized care needed to keep smiles healthy. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recently sponsored a survey to see what moms knew about proper oral health care for their children. The survey results found that a staggering number of moms are misinformed … Read More
Why early dental visits are important
About one in ten babies get early childhood caries. This is completely preventable with the right information. Prevention education is the most important part of early dental visit, before the deciduous teeth erupt near the age of one year. Early childhood caries is difficult to stop once it begins. It is often necessary to use general anesthesia to control the … Read More