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 […]

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 […]

It is normal for young children to fall or trip. Children as young as those in preschool and those in the primary elementary school years will pit their physical abilities with others in the playground and a few will find out that their sense of balance is not yet fully developed in these early years. […]

Starting oral and dental care for your kid’s teeth while they are still young is very important in preventing dental problems in the future. As such, brushing and flossing should go hand in hand with visits to the dentist’s clinic. Parents nowadays have much support regarding this matter. There are now many pediatric dentists who […]