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Dental Topi cs of Interest
About Your Child's Teeth
From eating habits to bad breath and beyond, here are some important things to know about the development of your child's teeth. If you have a question or a dental care topic you would like to see addressed, please contact us by CLICKING HERE.
Eating for Healthy Teeth
Here is a chronological guide to helping your child develop eating habits that will promote healthy teeth. (Read More)
Thumb and Finger Sucking
Sucking is an important part of facial muscle development, so it is important not to take the bottle away too early. To avoid baby bottle tooth decay, don’t give bottles at naps or bedtime. By the time the baby reaches the age of one, you may be weaning him/her off the bottle and encouraging your child to drink from a cup. Download a helpful chart to track the progress of your child in breaking the habit: CLICK HERE (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
What’s the Fuss? Why Baby Those Baby Teeth?
Pediatric dentists will tell you the comment they hear most often from parents is, “They are only baby teeth. They are going to fall out anyway. Why do we have to fix them?” (Read More)
Caring for Teeth Through The Years
Here is a chronological guide to tooth care starting from when your child is an infant through the wisdom teeth. (Read More)
Treatment Management Options
Most children are calm, comfortable and confident in a pediatric dental office. Sometimes, however, a child feels anxious during treatment. Your child may need more support than just a gentle, caring manner to feel comfortable. Click HERE to review some of the Treatment Management Options available at Pediatric Dentistry.
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