Do-Eats and Don’t-Eats for Kids to Promote Healthy Teeth
There are a million things to remember when you’re a parent. Your kids’ needs can occupy a ton of your headspace, and it’s not uncommon for what they want to be out of alignment with what they need. Worrying about what they eat and drink is probably...
Teeth Whitening for Children: What You Need to Know
Imagine having dark coloration or stains on your front teeth. Now picture yourself as a young child going to school with this type of tooth discoloration. As you could imagine (or maybe you experienced this first hand in your childhood), there is a great deal of...
Braces for Kids: What Do They Do and When Are They Needed
Reactions to braces vary from child to child. While some kids are excited about getting their braces on and see it as an “initiation” of sorts into teenage years, still others have a lot of anxiety about braces as they worry about how they will look or...
Teeth Grinding in Children: What are the Effects of Bruxism?
As a parent, when your child is sleeping, the only noises you want to hear them make are the sounds of soft breaths, sweet dreams, and maybe an occasional sigh. The last thing you want to hear is the harsh sound of grinding and gnashing teeth, also called bruxism....
Pediatric Laser Treatment of Canker Sores and Mouth Ulcers
Canker sores hurt. Also known as mouth ulcers, these red or yellow craters can cause sharp, stabbing pain. The pain is like no other and plagues even the toughest kid when a canker sore decides to erupt. One of the most frustrating things about canker sores is that...
Why is Fluoride Important to My Child’s Dental Health?
Your child’s overall state of health can be affected by the condition of their gums and teeth. For this very reason, your child’s pediatrician will talk to you about good dental habits for kids before their first tooth even erupts. It’s also why...
Pediatric Cold Sores: What are They and How are They Treated?
New experiences are an integral part of a child’s growth and developmental phases. Your child will experience several “firsts” during their first years. A first tricycle. A first playdate. Another first that many children go through that is not so...
At What Age Should You Take Your Child to the Dentist?
Should you take your child to the dentist when their first tooth erupts? Or, do you wait until all of your child’s baby teeth have come in? First birthday? Second birthday? Birth? Does anyone really know when the right time is to take your child to the dentist...
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