Baby teeth are just as important as permanent teeth as they serve many roles in helping a young child develop a healthy and functional mouth. Baby teeth not only hold space for and assist with guidance of the erupting permanent teeth, but they also help your baby or toddler chew and speak. And of course, [...]
Let’s Defeat Tooth Decay from Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan About Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan, the offices of Drs. Delaney, Plunkett, Ralstrom, Makowski, Thanasas, Ker, and Associates Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan have specialized in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics since 1968. Our family-friendly and newly renovated office gives patients and families [...]
Caries is the disease process that leads to cavities and is a more technical term dentists use when we are diagnosing cavities. Did you know that newborn babies are not born with the bacterium that causes caries in their mouth? This is a fact! Newborns only acquire these bacteria through the saliva of their caregivers. [...]
Tooth decay in infants is sometimes referred to as “Baby Bottle Tooth Decay.” This is caused by sugars, even natural sugars, which cling to an infant’s teeth for a long period of time. These sugars can be found in fruit juices, milk, and even formula and breast milk. Tooth decay in infants can cause many [...]