Teething and Sore Gums
Teething Do’s: Give your infant safe teething rings or toys to bite and chew on. Teething rings are often more soothing if they are cold, but do not freeze. Often a cold...
How safe are dental X-rays?
Dental X-rays pose very little risk, especially when conducted by a professional who prioritizes safety. Dentists are particularly cautious about minimizing the amount of radiation exposure,...
Healthy Diet for Healthy Teeth
Your child needs a balanced diet for healthy teeth and gums. This includes snacks as well as meals. Trying to figure what kind of healthy snacks to provide? The snacking guidelines below should...
Common Dental Emergencies
Tooth Ache Most of the time cavities are due to a diet high in sugary foods and a lack of brushing and flossing. Limiting sugar intake and brushing regularly, of course, can help. When a person...
Preventing Cavities
Most of the time cavities are due to a diet high in sugary foods and a lack of brushing and flossing. Limiting sugar intake and brushing regularly, of course, can help. When a person eats diets...
Baby Bottle Nursing Caries
Milk can contribute to a type of rampant tooth decay known as “nursing caries.” This condition often occurs when a child falls asleep while breastfeeding or bottle-feeding. During sleep, milk...
Thumb Sucking
Thumb and pacifier sucking habits will generally only become a problem if they go on for a very long period of time. Most children stop these habits on their own, but if they are still sucking...