It’s natural to want to introduce only trusted friends to your kids, and your long-time dentist could certainly be one. But your child needs a pediatric dentist the same way they need a pediatrician instead of a general practitioner/primary care doctor. Here are the main reasons why your child needs a pediatric dentist: Your child’s [...]
Xylitol is often met with doubt by many parents, like with most “new” names in the medical and dental industry. But xylitol really does help. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recognizes the benefits of xylitol on the dental health of infants, children, adolescents, and persons with special health care needs. Xylitol is a [...]
You may have recently heard in print and digital news media that there have been questions raised about whether flossing in between teeth provides a health benefit as a recent study found that the differences in tissue health were not statistically significant in flossers and non-flossers. We felt it would be important to discuss this [...]
Many of us have heard some myths about dentistry and oral care. We hear them quite often right in our office. We thought it might be beneficial to address some common dental myths. Myth Number One: If your gums are bleeding, you should not brush too much or floss them. Just the opposite is true! [...]
It seems to happen in the blink of an eye. Our children grow up so fast, probably too fast. But, inevitably, all of our precious babies will grow up to become teenagers and this can mean a lot of new changes. However, just because your child is a teen, doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t see [...]
Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that typically try to or fail to erupt between the ages of 17-24. Not everyone has wisdom teeth and they are not necessary for the health or function of our mouths as they rarely fit in modern society because our more frontward teeth are much less abused [...]
We all know that the (ADA) American Dental Association and your dentist recommend that you and your children visit the dentist every six months. Some of you may wonder if this is really essential to your overall oral health. We believe that it is essential in maintaining a beautiful smile and a healthy mouth as [...]
Hey kids, did you know that the enamel on the top surface of your teeth is the hardest part of your entire body? It’s true! Also, no two sets of teeth are identical. Your teeth are completely unique to you! How cool! Another fun fact is that teeth start to form before you are even [...]
We understand that some parents have mixed opinions on fluoride and we think it is important to provide some evidence-based and scientific commentary on the topic. Fluoride is Recommended for Children and Adults from Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan About Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan, the offices of Drs. Delaney, [...]
All parents have the goal of taking their children to the dentist on a regular basis for preventative dental care, but a variety of factors can make it difficult to do so. No parent ever wants to see their child in pain for any reason and most of us know dental pain is a kind [...]