Patient Education
Preventative Care
Childhood cavities, also known as childhood tooth decay and childhood caries, are common in children all over the world. There…
Dental Visits
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentists (AAPD) advises parents to make biannual dental appointments for children, beginning…
Healthy Teeth Start in the Kitchen
A child’s general level of health often dictates his or her oral health, and vice versa. Therefore, supplying…
Preventative Care
Fluorine, a natural element in the fluoride compound, has proven to be effective in minimizing childhood cavities and tooth…
Proper Care for Primary Teeth
The eruption of primary teeth (also known as deciduous or baby teeth) follows a similar developmental timeline for…
Bruxism
Bruxism, or the grinding of teeth, is remarkably common in children and adults. For some children, this tooth grinding is limited to…
Visualizing the Solution
Dental radiographs, also known as dental X-rays, are important diagnostic tools in pediatric dentistry. Dental…
Preventative Care
Pediatric oral care has two main components: preventative care at the pediatric dentist’s office and preventative care at…
Keeping Baby Teeth Healthy
Maintaining the health of primary (baby) teeth is exceptionally important. Although baby teeth will eventually be…
Dental Emergencies
Dental emergencies are quite frightening and often painful. Prompt treatment is almost always required to alleviate pain and to…