Good oral hygiene should begin early in life. It’s important for parents to teach their young children about their teeth and how to properly take care of their teeth and gums with twice-daily brushing, daily flossing, and a healthy diet. Another helpful boost for children’s teeth? Fluoride. A naturally occurring mineral, fluoride helps strengthen tooth […]
Category: Pediatric Dentistry
FAQ About Pediatric Dentistry
Is the tooth fairy the only dental pro overseeing your kids’ teeth? It’s time to schedule a visit with your dentist. There is a common misconception that children don’t need to visit the dentist while they’re toddlers or young children, because their “baby teeth” fall out anyway; parents think, “What’s the point?” But it’s actually […]
How to Teach Your Kids to Brush Their Teeth
Brushing your teeth becomes second nature when you are an adult, but we all had to start somewhere: Children need the guidance of their parents to learn the proper way to brush. It’s important to teach your kids how to brush their teeth, so they establish healthy oral hygiene habits from an early age. The […]
How to Make Tooth Brushing Fun for Kids
Establish healthy dental habits for your children while they’re young, and they’ll have good dental health for years to come. When your child reaches the age of 2, it’s a good time to visit a pediatric dentist and teach your child how to brush their teeth. Tooth decay and gum disease, the most prevalent dental […]
When Should Children Go to the Dentist?
It’s important to establish healthy dental habits for your children early in life. When should children go to the dentist for the first time? The answer may be earlier than you think: Children should visit the dentist for the first time by the age of 1, if not earlier depending on the emergence of their […]
Why Pediatric Dentistry Is So Different
Most would assume that a child’s teeth are similar to an adult’s teeth. In most cases, this assumption is true. Enamel make up a large majority of teeth. They’re all rooted in gums and jawbone, and they stimulate blood flow via soft tissues and bone. However, a child’s smile is in flux during development stages and […]
