It's almost impossible to avoid candy with Easter right around the corner. As with all holidays, it's important to limit our children’s intake of sweet treats to help keep their smile healthy. We are also practical and recognize that they will be eating a lot of these treats, probably in higher quantities and more frequently [...]
Autism Awareness Month is celebrated each April to promote acceptance, awareness, and celebration of the 1-in-54 children affected by this complex developmental condition. All parents may feel some apprehension over trying to provide their child with optimal dental health, and this feeling may be amplified for parents for children with Autism. The doctors and staff [...]
Have you ever noticed whiter, chalky areas or spots on your child’s teeth? Perhaps it’s in the form of white lines next to their gums. Or there are circle-shaped marks on their teeth after getting braces off. Maybe it’s a little white spot or circle in the middle of one of your child’s front teeth. [...]
It’s no secret that children often struggle with getting all of the plaque off of their teeth each day. And since plaque leads to cavities and gum disease, a thorough brushing routine is important to have each day. But there are a couple of barriers that may be getting in the way of your child’s [...]
An overbite is when your top front teeth overlap your lower front teeth and “stick out“ too much. It’s natural (and healthy) to have a minimal overbite, but severe overbites can increase your risk of injury to protruding teeth, contribute to the development of a TMJ disorder, play a role in speech abnormalities, and can [...]
Your child’s baby teeth act as guides for their developing, future smile. They also impact diet, speech, and self-confidence. But here are four bad habits that could permanently damage your child’s teeth. Thumb, Finger, Pacifier Sucking or Extended Bottle/Sippy Cup Use When a child sucks on a foreign object (including fingers or bottles) on a [...]
The American Dental Association recommends that every child receive an orthodontic screening evaluation by age 7. If there are concerns about jaw growth, tooth eruption and/or oral development, parents and orthodontists can initiate preventive measures (such as Phase I/interceptive Treatment) while your child's facial and oral structure is still developing and the problems become more [...]
Dental sealants are special types of protective coatings that are applied to the chewing surfaces of a child’s permanent (adult) molars. Molars are the largest teeth in the back of the mouth with the very mountainous chewing surface. In most circumstances, we recommend placing sealants within six months of the time molar teeth erupt. This [...]
It’s important to brush your teeth at least twice a day for two minutes at a time. But it’s just as important to make sure you’re brushing properly, otherwise, you could be doing more harm than good. To Have the Very Best: Pick Out a Great Electric Toothbrush A high-quality electric ultrasonic toothbrush is a [...]
For decades there have been debates about the safety and efficacy of fluoride in water and toothpaste. But this natural mineral is easily found in our soil, food sources, and seafood. As scientists continue to research it, we learn more about how fluoride—like calcium—is essential for building healthy, strong bones and teeth. Comparing Fluoridated and [...]