Category: Children’s Dentistry

Everyone’s goal is to keep their teeth healthy and looking great for life. You only have one set of adult teeth, so it’s important to preserve them by brushing and flossing, and visiting your dentist every six months. A lifetime of healthy smiles starts with childhood. Although your child’s baby teeth will eventually fall out,… Read more »

Your child’s baby teeth will eventually fall out and be replaced by adult teeth, but it’s still important to preserve the health of these teeth. The oral care habits your child builds now can affect them later in life. Plus, your child’s teeth may be revealing things about their genetic makeup. If your child may… Read more »

The habits that your children establish early on can often stick with them for life. That can seem a little scary, but it also creates an opportunity for you as a parent. By helping your children make positive choices now, you not only give them a bright present, but a bright future as well. One… Read more »

From the time your children first develop teeth, you need to start caring for them. Any tooth in the mouth can be susceptible to bacterial growth and cavities. That’s why you should be brushing your child’s teeth and teaching them how to do so as they get older. Preventing tooth decay is the best way… Read more »

Patient comfort is a crucial part of the care that you receive during your visits to the dentist’s office. Of course you want quality care and expertise, but patient comfort creates a positive experience, and the value of a positive experience can’t be overstated. This is especially true for younger patients. The experience that your… Read more »

The health of your child is of utmost importance to you, and that includes the health of their teeth. As soon as your child starts to develop their first teeth, they need to begin caring for those teeth by brushing and flossing. The oral health habits that your child develops now can impact them for… Read more »

Part of caring for your child is providing excellent healthcare for them, and that includes dental care. You want to ensure that your child grows up with a full set of healthy teeth. While your little one will eventually lose their baby teeth, the habits — like brushing and flossing — that they form at… Read more »

Everyone remembers the first time they discover a loose tooth as a child. For some, it’s an exciting experience, and for others, it’s definitely strange. Losing that first set of teeth is part of growing up, but does it mean that these baby teeth are less important than your adult teeth? If your child’s baby… Read more »

Protecting your child’s teeth is a priority, and sometimes, you could use a little help. It takes time for your children to learn how to adequately brush their teeth. It can be difficult for your little one to reach all of the surfaces of their teeth, especially as new teeth continue to pop up. Your… Read more »

From the time your child is born they receive medical attention, so it’s easy to develop a schedule for regularly visiting the doctor. Establishing when your child should visit the dentist on the other hand, may not be as clear. Your child should have their first dental appointment shortly after their first tooth erupts, or… Read more »