Pulp Therapy in Children
The pulp in your child's teeth is the tissue, nerves and blood vessels filling the interior cavity and root canals of a tooth. The function of the pulp is to provide a blood supply with oxygen and nutrients for the…
Fluoride in Children
The Benefits of Fluoride in Children Fluoride is an amazing element. It is a key ingredient in Teflon as well as America’s favorite antidepressant, Prozac, but fluoride is also essential to everyone’s dental health. In the 1940s most US cities…
Pediatric Dental X-rays (Radiography)
In addition to compiling a thorough medical and dental history of a child by performing an in-depth clinical examination, Pediatric Dentists often use Dental Radiographs, or x-rays for purposes diagnostic and preventative dentistry. What are the Benefits of Dental Radiographs…
Thumb Sucking and Pacifiers “Non-nutritive Sucking Habits”
Oral habits and their effects on your child's developing smile Many children from very early on will develop what is known as non-nutritive oral habits. Some of you may even have sonogram pictures of your little one with his or…
Permanent Tooth Eruption in Children
Losing Baby Teeth and Gaining Adult Teeth Losing baby teeth is an exciting part of growing up. Who doesn’t remember that first time you put a tooth under your pillow with the anticipation of getting something special from the tooth…
Nighttime Teeth-Grinding in Children (Bruxism)
How concerned should parents be about teeth grinding? Teeth grinding, also known as Bruxism, is a fairly common pediatric dental condition. It is estimated up to 35% of children will experience Bruxism at some point in childhood. Although unpleasant for…
Why are primary teeth so important?
Aren’t baby teeth just going to fall out anyway? Primary or baby teeth serve several major purposes in a child’s development. First, primary teeth are necessary for your child to learn to speak. In addition, they are necessary for proper chewing…
Choosing the best toothpaste for children
Choosing the best toothpaste for children can be overwhelming with so many choices available. Other than asking your pediatric dentist for toothpaste suggestions, toothpaste with the American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of Acceptance has been tested for its effectiveness and proper…