As you know, most parents don’t want to see their child in pain. In fact, many parents struggle to see their kids in any pain at all, regardless of how uncomfortable they are. Similarly, most parents wouldn’t intentionally do anything detrimental to their child’s health. With that in mind, what would you do if your...
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Basic Dental Sealants to Help Prevent Cavities
As your child ages their 20 primary teeth are shed to make room for the 32 permanent teeth that will need to serve them for the rest of their life. Maintaining healthy teeth sets a good foundation for a lifetime of good oral health. Unfortunately, it’s rather common for the biting surface of a child’s...
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Fortifying Your Tooth Enamel with Daily Fluoride Supplements
The enamel layer of your teeth is made up of densely packed microscopic mineral crystals. Over the course of a single day, acidic foods, beverages and the natural bacteria in your mouth, can cause a microscopic erosion of these minerals. If this process, known as demineralization isn’t countered it can create microscopic pores and channels...
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Help Your Child Stop Sucking Their Thumb
Young children suck on pacifiers, thumbs, and fingers to soothe themselves, help themselves fall asleep, and to learn about the world. Thumb sucking helps young children feel happy and secure. Children usually stop sucking their thumbs around two to four years old, or when their permanent teeth begin to erupt. If your child continues to...
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How to Soothe Your Teething Baby
Do you ever wish there was a way to sooth your teething baby? If so, our [practice_name] team has some good news for you! There are many different ways you can give your baby the comfort they deserve, and we are happy to tell you all about them. If you want to soothe your baby,...
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What Causes Your Child To Grind Their Teeth?
Have you heard your child grinding their teeth while they sleep? This condition is called bruxism, and it is actually very common in children. In fact, about a third of children experience bruxism, starting when they are five-years-old until they grow out of it when they are about ten. Some common causes of bruxism include:...
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What to Do When Your Baby Is Teething
Effective oral care begins early, even before your baby’s first tooth erupts. Caring for your baby’s gums is vital to her health. Cleaning your baby’s gums can prevent problems as her teeth emerge. A baby’s tooth buds start to form while mom is in her second trimester. When the roots form they force crown upward....
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What to Do When Your Child Has a Thumbsucking Habit
So, your child sucks their thumb. Well, this is a common habit that many children have, and it’s nothing to be too stressed about. However, the habit can be harmful to your child’s smile, so we ask that you do everything you can to keep the thumbsucking to a minimum. How does thumbsucking harm my...
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Prevent Dental Anxiety in Your Children
Many people suffer from dental anxiety. It’s normal for people to feel uncomfortable when they do not have much experience in a dental office. However, this anxiety does not have to spread to your children. It’s normal for you to want your children to grow up without fears and anxiety, especially if you share them....
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Understanding Baby Teeth
Most babies are born with teeth that have yet to emerge from the gum tissue. Over the course of the first two to three years 20 teeth erupt from the gums. These primary teeth, sometimes called baby teeth, are lost over time as our mouth grows. By age 18 most people will have all their...