Pediatric dentists specialize in preventing, managing, and treating dental diseases in children and patients with special needs. After completing four years of dental school, they meet an additional 2 to 3 years of training...
Early childhood caries (ECC) is a destructive oral health disease that affects infants and preschool children worldwide. What's involved? ECC is the presence of one or more decayed, missing, or filled primary teeth in children five and younger.
What's the difference between fluoride varnish and fluoride treatment? Fluoride is a hot topic today, especially in the dental office. There are many questions about fluoride, including its effectiveness, safety and necessity. Is it safe for children? It's so expensive; is it worth it?
Truthbrush is the world's FIRST fitness tracker for your mouth! Gone are the days of slacking off while your brush. Never miss a spot to clean again. The Truthbrush is an innovative solution to track all brushing movements on a manual or electric toothbrush. Slide the tracker onto your brush head and brush away.
According to recent studies, 10%–20% of the US population avoid necessary dental care because of dental anxiety. What's scary is dental anxiety develops in childhood as a result of frightening and painful dental experiences.
I'm sure you've seen stainless steel crowns on children's teeth - You can't miss them! They are essential in protecting broken or decayed baby teeth, but they are unsightly. Are they necessary? Understanding the pros and cons of stainless steel crowns will help you decide if your child needs one.
According to the CDC, cavities are one of the greatest unmet dental needs. Did you know half of all children have had or will have a cavity? Unfortunately, filling a cavity is a process that requires time out of your schedule and is costly. Silver diamine fluoride treatment can arrest...
Most parents can attest to the challenges of getting their kids in the car, let alone brushing their teeth before bed. The struggle is real! Can you imagine the difficulties a dentist would have fixing a cavity? As a dentist, restoring a tooth in an uncooperative child...
Visiting the dentist can be intimidating for kids. Cavities, commonly called “sugar bugs,” can damage unsuspecting teeth. Therefore, it’s essential to be proactive and protect your children’s teeth. In addition, healthy brushing habits...
Irritable babies drooling excessively and gnawing on their hands may be teething. Teething occurs when baby teeth erupt and can be uncomfortable for little ones. In addition, it can be incredibly stressful for parents and caregivers...
Brushing, flossing, and regular dental care are even more important when pregnant. This is because your progesterone hormone levels increase during pregnancy, leaving your gums more prone to plaque accumulation and...
One of the worst feelings for a parent is taking your child to the dentist for a routine cleaning only to find out that they have cavities.
You may find yourself wondering, “What went wrong? I thought we were doing a great job...