Fun Details About the Tooth Fairy
The tooth fairy is a popular mythological creature who has inspired countless children from multiple generations to care for their teeth. There are many things your child can learn from the tooth fairy about oral hygiene and the changes happening to their mouth as...
Should Your Teen See a Pediatric Dentist?
If you’ve been taking your child to the dentist since an early age, they’ve probably already visited a pediatric dentist instead of a general dentist. But now that your child is becoming older and has their adult teeth, you may be wondering, should your teen see a...
How To Care for Baby Teeth
It’s common to think that because baby teeth will eventually fall out, they’re not that important, but the health of primary teeth in childhood can have a big impact on the health of permanent teeth in adulthood. Learning to care for baby teeth is especially important...
Does My Child Need a Root Canal?
If your child’s tooth has become infected or damaged, you may have heard the term “root canal.” You may be wondering, “Does my child need a root canal? Don’t baby teeth just fall out anyway?” While it’s true that baby teeth will fall out eventually, protecting your...
What You Need to Know About Space Maintainers
If your child loses a baby tooth at an earlier age than is typical, their dentist may recommend a space maintainer. You’re probably wondering what you need to know about space maintainers and if one is necessary for your child. Space maintainers are used to hold space...
Helping Your Child Beat Plaque
You may think it is too early to teach your child to care for their teeth, but healthy teeth early in life can be an important step towards healthy teeth in adulthood. The dental care habits developed in childhood are the foundation of the habits that will be...
Fluoride and Your Child
Parenting is a tough job, with many balls to juggle. Each parent has to ensure their child is nurtured, socialized, eats nutritiously, educated well, and sees the doctor regularly. Oral hygiene for kids can be an important priority for parents, but one thing can help...
Are Gummy Vitamins Bad for Teeth?
We all want the best for our children, and we hope for a relatively easy way to do that. Gummy vitamins seem like a godsend to parents who want to keep children’s diets well rounded and full of nutritious choices. But we all want to know: Are gummy vitamins bad for...