Oral health is important for infants, but it is something they cannot take care of on their own. This calls for responsible parenting and understanding how to avoid things such as baby bottle tooth decay which affects many little ones. Here are 4 tips to help you protect your child. Use the bottle for feeding, […]
Space maintainers can be very important for your child’s dental health. While baby teeth may seem unimportant – after all, they fall out naturally – they play a vital role, and you don’t want your child losing them prematurely. But in case it happens, space maintainers can save the day. Here are 3 reasons to […]
We know that dental care is important. We’ve all seen the struggle of elderly ones who no longer have their teeth. But did you know that proper oral hygiene can be a matter of life and death? Here are three reasons you want to help your kids stay cavity-free. #1 Risk of Infection When tooth […]
You may be a big proponent of dental hygiene at home. But does your child really need to see a pediatric dentist twice per year? We’re going to look at three reasons that the answer is yes, two annual visits to the pediatric dentist’s office are a must. #1 A Professional Cleaning Daily brushing at […]
You may feel like you are learning a whole new way of life as first-time parents. There’s a lot of information out there for you, but we wanted to provide a few quick tips that are specific to the oral health of your precious little one. #1 – Start Dental Hygiene Early You don’t want […]
We’re about to debunk four of the most harmful myths in the world of dental care for infants. If you are a new parent, be sure not to fall victim to believing one of these dental care fallacies. Myth #1 – Babies Don’t Need Two Brushings Per Day We’re not sure where this one came […]
Your infant’s teeth require care from the moment the first tooth erupts. How can you help your child to keep his or her teeth clean during the first months of life? We’re going to provide you with a few pointers for caring for a child’s teeth up til age 2. Keep gums clean – Really, […]
Baby teeth fall out, so how important can they be? The answer is: very important! We’re about the explain the vital role that primary teeth (also called deciduous teeth) play in the oral health of your child. A Predictor of Future Dental Health First of all, kids who get cavities in their baby teeth are […]
Sure, baby teeth fall out, but that doesn’t mean they have no useful purpose. In fact, the health of baby teeth can play a major role in how well your child’s permanent teeth grow in because they act as placeholders. But what if your child loses a primary tooth prematurely due to an injury or […]
Kids usually start to lose their baby teeth during first grade (although this may vary depending on how old a child is when starting school). After that, your child may seem to lose one tooth at a time for several years until all of his or her baby teeth are gone and permanent teeth have […]