Help With Sensitive Teeth
One of the most common dental complaints involves sensitive teeth. Whether it’s biting into a cold ice cream cone or drinking a hot beverage, the[…]
How Often Should my Child go to the Dentist?
According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, checkups are recommended for all children two times a year. Children should be evaluated for cavities and[…]
Is Mouthwash Safe for my Child?
Mouthwashes kill germs that cause plaque, cavities, and gingivitis. Adults also like the minty, fresh feeling that follows a mouthwash rinse. Many of our patients[…]
Tooth Friendly Foods
Did you know that every time your children have a snack, the cavity-causing bacteria in their mouths have one, too? When mom and dad choose[…]
Preventing Tooth Decay
If you think cavities are an inevitable part of childhood, think again; tooth decay, which is actually an infectious disease caused by bacteria, is completely[…]
Preventing Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
What happened to these teeth!? Why does this little 2-year-old’s teeth look like this? These are cavities, and they are a result of what is[…]
How to Prevent Tooth Decay During the Holidays
It’s the most wonderful time of year! For both your child and the cavity-causing bacteria in their mouth. It’s hard to find a child who[…]
Pediatric Dentistry FAQs
What should I use to clean my baby teeth? Before your baby’s teeth erupt, you should clean their gums with a wet piece of gauze[…]
5 Common Dental Problems for Kids
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay Also called early childhood caries, nursing caries, or Nursing Bottle Syndrome, Baby Bottle Tooth Decay is a result of a baby’s[…]
How Does a Pacifier Affect My Baby’s Teeth?
Almost all children suck on their fingers or a pacifier. And if you have one of those kids that can’t seem to calm down for[…]