Healthy primary teeth and gums are the keys to building a strong foundation for the proper development of permanent teeth, which in turn affect your child’s bite, ability to chew food, and even clear speech. Indeed, your smile is vulnerable from the moment the first tooth sets in, and even before that. Fortunately, pediatric dentists …

A dental care emergency can happen quickly at any time or gradually over time. Whether your child’s emergency is the result of an injury or from a possible infection, when they are in pain, you want to help them find relief as quickly as possible. This is why emergency dental care can be an added …

All dentists receive the same education and training, but pediatric dentists can treat children with specialized dental care. Pediatric dentists are not only conversant with the development and changes of baby teeth but also realize the fear and anxiety that children may have about visiting the dentist. As such, they are gentle and patient when …

Shaped like your child’s favorite action heroes and in every vibrant color imaginable, sippy cups seem like an innocent way to prevent spills. But with increased cavities and speech issues abound, pediatric dentists have recent research suggesting that what was once a friend is now a foe. Of course, sippy cups can play an integral …

What would you do without some or all of your teeth? As you can imagine, talking, chewing, and even smiling would be a challenge! So, how do you protect your teeth? One great way to do so is with a mouth guard. Unfortunately, not everyone who should wear a mouth guard actually does. Whether you’re …

Birthday celebrations, holidays, and countless school or extracurricular activities in between children’s social calendars can seem like endless fun, until you realize they can also translate into a non-stop, cavity-inducing sugar high. This doesn’t necessarily mean, however, that your child is destined for a long list of dental problems. Use this dental cheat sheet when …

At first it was adorable, but now it has become worrisome. Starting to fear your child is addicted to thumb sucking? Push those worst-case scenarios and harsh weaning tactics from your mind. Here is the truth about the dental risks, when it is necessary to intervene, and effective ways to break the habit for good. …

Parents, in particular, want to know: does DNA predetermine dental health? It’s the classic nature vs. nurture question that dentists get asked often, but the answer doesn’t simply boil down to one or the other. The scary truth is that many dental problems are indeed “inherited”–but not from genetics alone! Harmful habits that run in …

Teeth or no teeth, your infant’s oral health should always be a top priority. But, how are you supposed to care for your baby’s teeth? There are numerous steps to take and each serves an important purpose in preparing your baby for a future smile he or she will be glad to show off. First: …

Baby Teeth and Bad Hygiene:What’s There to Lose? Don’t fall for it, parents! Just because baby teeth are temporary doesn’t mean they don’t matter. Despite what naysayers and wishful thinkers might have you believe, forgetting to care for primary teeth comes at a steep price for your child. If you’re questioning whether it’s worth wrangling …