Children’s Dental Blog & News
How Can I Lessen The Pain When Wearing Braces
If you ever wore braces, you know it’s not fun. Going through orthodontic treatment can cause discomfort because the brackets and wires put pressure on the teeth and gums, causing your whole mouth to be in pain. This pressure is normal and necessary to move the teeth...
How Breathing Affects Your Child’s Health Explained
In his book Think Like a Monk, Jay Shetty explains that he lived in a Monastery in India for three years, and on his first day there, he was shown the importance of learning how to breathe properly. And while breathing is an essential part of life, did you know that...
My Child Is Losing Their Baby Teeth, Now What?
Children typically begin to lose their primary (baby) teeth around the age of 6 or 7. This process of losing baby teeth and growing permanent teeth normally continues until around age 12 or 13, although it can vary from child to child. The order in which children lose...
What Are the Benefits of Sedation Dentistry for Children?
In the oral health world, sedation dentistry is a relatively new concept gaining popularity with patients anxious or fearful of dental procedures. In this kind of dentistry, a patient can receive treatment without the risk of feeling pain or discomfort. Since it is...
How Your Child’s Dental Health Affects Their Overall Health
As parents, one of our biggest concerns is maintaining our children’s health to guarantee their well-being and chances of success in this world. But, when we think about taking care of their oral health, we usually do it to fix a current problem such as a cavity or...
The Best Snacks For Kids With Braces
When you have a child that uses braces, finding brace-friendly meals and snacks can be challenging. The first few weeks or months can be overwhelming if you don’t know what to feed them or how to cater to their needs. The good news is that when your child gets new...
New Year, New Dental Benefits
With a new year and new objectives on the horizon, it's critical to ensure that your dental health is one of the top concerns on your list. Your dental benefits will have been renewed in January, so you can begin using your dental insurance! Whether you are taking...
Bad Breath in Kids and How to Get Rid of It
You cuddle up with your child, and as they open their mouth, you discover their breath isn't so fresh. You're not the only parent dealing with it, whether this is the first time you've noticed your child has foul breath or it has been an issue for some time. In fact,...
How Nutrition Affects Your Child’s Oral Health
Have you ever thought about how your child’s eating habits could affect their dental health? We may not see the relationship between the two right away, but they are actually very dependent on one another. Just like your body requires a certain amount of vitamins and...
Use ‘Em Or Lose ‘Em: Don’t Lose Your 2022 Dental Benefits!
As we near the end of 2022, it’s a great time to get some last-minute dental checkups and make sure your mouth is ending the year in good shape too. A lot of Americans don’t realize that once that clock hits 12 o’clock midnight on December 31st, your dental insurance...
A Timeline of Your Child’s Dental Milestones
When they are young, children go through various developmental milestones. Some days, it seems like time moves very slowly when you're a tired parent balancing so many duties. Other days, it seems as though your child is suddenly growing up way too fast for your...
What Problems Can Thumb-Sucking and Pacifiers Cause?
Whether you’re a new parent or this is your second or third young child, you know that sleepless nights and constant crying can take their toll on your mental and physical well-being. Sometimes, it’s a relief when your infant quiets down after discovering how soothing...
Are Electric Toothbrushes Better for Kids?
Good oral hygiene practices should be formed early. Dentists advise that you begin brushing your child's teeth when the baby erupts, using a toothbrush for their age range and progressing to larger brushes. Electric toothbrushes are better than manual ones. As long as...
The Importance of Regular Dental Visits For Your Child
To maintain children's oral health, regular dental visits are essential. Once your child has grown their first baby tooth, you should start taking them to a paediatric dentist. Some parents won't give this much thought because they believe that permanent teeth will...
Fact Check – Everything You Need to Know About Pediatric Dentistry
Summer lovin' fun days are still in full swing, and we know you've been enjoying time poolside, neighborhood and friend barbecues, and hopefully have already had a summer vacation trip or have one in the works. Our pediatric dentists and staff enjoy the summer fun,...
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