How Often Should Kids Go to the Dentist? (Complete Schedule Rundown)
Going to the dentist is rarely a thing children look forward to, and in a world where you’re constantly having to schedule something or run tons of errands, it can feel like going to the dentist for regular visits is a bit much to take on. However, it’s not as frequent as you might […]
The Importance of Early Childhood Dental Visits: Quick Overview
Early childhood dental visits are some of the most neglected dental visits in a child’s life. We understand the logic behind it. Parents think that their child is only going to have that first set of teeth until they’re about 10, all of them will fall out, and they’ll get a fresh start with […]
Sports Dentistry: Protecting Young Athletes’ Teeth
As health-oriented professionals, dentists completely approve of childhood sports. They’re amazing activities for encouraging life-long healthy habits, building good social skills, and overall, living a higher quality life far beyond childhood. However, as teeth experts, we also know how many young children come into our offices suffering serious dental injuries because of their athletic endeavors. […]
Why Do Some Pediatric Dentists Not Allow Parents in the Room? Detailed Explanation
Going to the dentist is a hard situation for many children. Even many adults have certain reservations about going to the dentist. Typically, this is just an irrational fear, and it goes away after you get to know your care provider. However, there is one situation that never seems to go over well with parents. […]
Best Chewing Gum for Your Kids’ Teeth
Typically, you’d think that a dentist wouldn’t want your child chewing gum. After all, gum tends to be a chewy substance filled with sugar, and it has a bad reputation for being bad for your teeth. However, it actually comes down to what type of gum you’re allowing your child to chew, and if you […]
Understanding Pediatric TMJ Issues
When parents think of pediatric dental issues their kids might suffer from, the basics tend to come to mind. Cavities, gingivitis, and similar things occupy their thoughts. That’s probably the case with you, too. After all, those are the issues that are mostly talked about. However, there are other issues that can pop up that […]
Top 10 Healthy Holiday Treats that Protect Teeth
With the Holiday season in full swing, it’s time to kickstart the family traditions we all know and love. One of those is the yummy treats that get kids excited and build toward the big day. However, like most once-a-year traditions, the Holiday-themed treats we’re all used to aren’t exactly healthy. Not just for […]
The Importance of Xylitol in Preventing Cavities in Children
There are two main focuses when it comes to childhood dental care. First, there’s the idea that you’ll build good habits that last a lifetime. After all, your child is a little sponge right now, and they’ll soak up any information you give them. That molds a lot of their lifelong behaviors. So, if […]
Identifying and Preventing Gingivitis in Children
One of the most common dental issues people face, whether they’re children or adults, is gingivitis. With children, this can be a particularly difficult problem to deal with. The average child isn’t going to tell their parent they have gingivitis, and they likely won’t even notice a problem. As a parent, it’s up to […]
How to Manage a Child’s Dental Emergency
Almost everyone will experience a dental emergency of some sort within their lifetime. There are simply too many things that can go wrong to get lucky for 80 years straight. For most dental emergencies in adults, the solution is fairly simple. If it’s not something that requires serious medical help, you can simply use […]