Dentists clean children’s teeth just like they clean the teeth of adults, except that the tools are generally smaller. A teeth cleaning will involve plaque removal, flossing, and polishing. Periodically your child will also have …
How Do You Know If A Child Needs A Tooth Filling?
The only way to be sure a child needs a tooth filling is to take your child to the dentist for confirmation of a cavity. However, you may suspect your child needs dental treatment if …
Is Fluoride Necessary For Kids?
For both kids and adults, regular dental check-ups are important. And, for children, the sooner kids receive dental checkups, the better. Early checkups mean healthier dental hygiene throughout a child’s life. Why are early check …
How Often Should Children’s Teeth Be Cleaned by a Dentist?
Children, just like adults, need regular professional dental cleaning. Although your dentist can specify what is best for your child’s teeth, the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends teeth cleaning and a checkup every six months. …
Can A Child Swim After Getting a Tooth Extraction?
If your child needs a tooth extracted, you may be concerned about what to expect. Will the procedure hurt? What should they eat afterward, and when can they return to school or play? Childhood tooth …
What to Expect at Your Child’s First Dental Visit
When you take your children to the dentist for a first visit, you’re helping them grow up feeling comfortable with visiting the dentist, and to establish good oral hygiene habits that will last a lifetime. …
How Can I Tell If My Child Has A Cavity?
Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic conditions affecting children in the United States. Enforcing your child’s oral care routine teaches them good hygiene practices and keeps their teeth strong and healthy. Additionally, …
Set the Stage for a Lifetime of Good Oral Hygiene with Toddlers
A healthy mouth is an important part of your overall health and wellness. Good oral hygiene begins in early childhood and sets the stage for a lifetime of oral health. Helping your child learn good …
Losing Baby Teeth: What to Expect
It seems like only yesterday your child’s baby teeth began poking through – and now they are starting to fall out. One by one over the next few years those baby teeth will be replaced …
Delayed Tooth Eruption: What to Expect
Teething is tough on parents and babies. All of a sudden your baby went from relatively happy and peaceful to agitated and fussy. No matter what you try, nothing seems to help. And then the …
How to Choose the Best Pediatric Dentist
Is your child afraid to go to the dentist? Dental anxiety is normal for children. It manifests in many different ways from crying fits, refusing to get in the car when it’s time to go, …
How Do You Calm Children’s Dental Fears?
Is your child afraid to go to the dentist? Dental anxiety is normal for children. It manifests in many different ways from crying fits, refusing to get in the car when it’s time to go, …
Why Fix Baby Teeth If They Are Going to Fall Out?
It’s a common misconception that many people believe: baby teeth don’t matter because they’re going to fall out anyway. This myth guides parents in the decisions they make about their children’s dental care—they may bring …
Baby Pacifiers: What You Need to Know as a New Parent
Are you wondering if it is ok to give your baby a pacifier? Many parents worry about this. You hear various things about pacifier use from others that may or may not be true. As …
Coping with Teething Problems: What Parents Should Know
Is your baby teething? If so, you’re probably dealing with a baby who is fussier than usual, waking often at night, drooling, and needing some extra snuggles. Teething can be as tough on parents as …
My Child Knocked Out a Tooth! Now What?
Dental emergencies can be scary, but they do happen. Trauma to the mouth or teeth can be serious, so it’s important to act fast. When you follow the right steps and seek immediate dental care, …
Why Choose a Pediatric Dentist Instead of a Family Dentist for Your Child?
Many people grow up seeing a family dentist for dental care and when they have children themselves, they wonder if a pediatric dentist is necessary. Is it really better to have your children seen by …