The most common location for a cavity to develop in your child’s mouth is on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. This is because, unlike the other areas if the teeth, these surfaces aren’t smooth. They’re filled with small grooves called pits and fissures that trap food particles and bacteria. Often the lack of […]

Regular dental checkups and cleanings are important for good dental health because it allows your dentist to spot early signs of gum disease and tooth decay. However, the steps you take at home are just as important in maintaining a healthy smile. Brushing and flossing correctly, thoroughly and often are the basics of a solid […]

Sugary snacks might taste good, but they’re not very good for your body, especially on your teeth. Those candies, cookies and cakes and other foods with refined sugar that many kids eat between meals will damage the teeth. Kids who eat sugary snacks don’t always brush and floss immediately after and that is where the […]

Dental fluorosis is a cosmetic condition affecting the teeth that’s caused by overexposure to fluoride during the first years of life. This is the time when most permanent teeth are formed. Once your child’s teeth come out, those affected with fluorosis appear mildly discolored, mostly with lacy white markings only dentists can detect. In severe […]

Dental emergencies are not common among children, but when they strike, they can be very scary for you and your child. The chances of experiencing at least one dental injury or trauma during childhood are very real. The periods where your child is most likely to face a dental emergency are toddlerhood (because exploring the […]

When it comes to kids dental health, the news is not good. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 20 percent of kids aged two to 19 years have cavities that have not been treated. Also, over 50 million school hours are lost every year because of dental problems. So are you teaching […]

Dental sealant are a thin, protective coating that is painted on the chewing surfaces of teeth – mostly on the back teeth – to help prevent tooth decay. Sealants bond quickly into the grooves and depressions of the teeth, forming a defensive shield over the tooth enamel. Even though thorough flossing and brushing often remove […]

Pediatric dentists holding more than 25 years of experience in the field admit that most of the tooth decay problems in children can be prevented. This means that even when there are early signs of tooth decay, many cases in children can still be addressed using minor procedures. As a result, further decay can be […]

Dental problems in children must be detected early on; and to do that, parents must know what to look for. Knowledge about proper dental hygiene for children must be provided by a pediatric dentist. Your child needs a professional once they have turned a year old. Mostly, people stick with their first dentist which is […]

A smile can easily lighten up any moment. But are you confident with your smile? Do you show all those pearly whites when you smile or you just close your mouth because you don’t want people to see your gummy smile? Did You Just Say Gummy Smile? Funny name for a not so funny condition. […]