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…
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…
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 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…
Taking the Drama Out of Dental Trauma in Children As spring quickly approaches and the weather starts to warm up, the amount of time our kids spend riding bikes, skateboarding and playing outside increases. Along with the bruised knees and…
Cavities: The most common disease in childhood If someone were to ask you what the most common chronic illness in children is, what would you say? Asthma? Ear infections? Diabetes? Well, the answer may surprise you. Tooth decay is actually…
The benefits and indicators your child might need dental sealants Many parents have heard about or have questions about dental sealants. What are they? How are they done? Should my child get them? Sealants have been an important tool in…