Archive for 'Pediatric Dentistry' Category
Dental Health Tips, Fun Dental Facts, Pediatric Dentistry
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
According to the National Confectioners Association, Americans spend more than $1.5 billion on Easter candy each year, second only to the $1.77 billion spent on Halloween. This means that on average each American will eat the equivalent of 25 pounds of candy, plus an additional 2 pounds of gum each year. Dear Doctor magazine encourages ...
Pediatric Dentistry
Monday, February 8, 2010
February is National Children's Dental Health Month, an annual observance during which dental and medical professionals, educators, and parents focus efforts to improve the oral health of all children.
Tooth decay in children is a fast-growing problem in the United States posing serious health risks. It is the most chronic disease affecting American children. A ...
Pediatric Dentistry
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Around the first birthday, training cups should be introduced to “train” a baby to graduate from a bottle to a cup. The use of a training or sippy cup will provide an easier transition for the child when going from the bottle to a regular cup. A cup with a snap-on or screw-on lid ...
Pediatric Dentistry
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Dear Doctor asked kindergarten and first graders what happens to their teeth after the tooth fairy takes them.
They responded as only children can! They said...
she uses them to make teeth for old people!
she makes bracelets and necklaces with them!
she has the power to turn them into money!
she gives them to people who don’t have any ...
Fun Dental Facts, Pediatric Dentistry
Friday, February 5, 2010
While thumb or finger sucking is a completely normal behavior for babies, parents and caregivers need to be aware that if it continues too long, it could prove harmful to the development of your child's teeth and jaws. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that parents and caregivers encourage children to stop this habit ...
Pediatric Dentistry
Friday, February 5, 2010
Establishing the foundation for lifelong good oral health begins with a child's first visit to the dentist. Unfortunately, some parents or caregivers make the mistake of assuming that just because a child's first teeth are “only baby teeth...and they fall out anyway” that they really don't need to worry until they have permanent teeth. Nothing ...
Fun Dental Facts, Pediatric Dentistry
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Encouraging your young child to brush daily will help to develop good oral hygiene practices early in life. But did you know that parents should monitor the amount of fluoride toothpaste for children under the age of 6. Higher-than-recommended levels of fluoride have been associated with an increased risk of mild discoloration in ...
Pediatric Dentistry
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Even though children use fluoride toothpaste, it may still be important for them to receive fluoride treatments with their routine six-month dental cleanings and exams. And why does this matter? Fluoride has the unique ability to strengthen tooth enamel, which is made-up of an incredible crystalline substance, calcium hydroxyapatite—the hardest substance in nature. When you ...
Pediatric Dentistry
Saturday, January 30, 2010
As a parent or caregiver, you want to do whatever is necessary to protect your children. And when it comes to your child's oral and dental health, you should feel no different. One technique for protecting teeth from tooth decay is through the use of sealants. By allowing your dental professional to seal your children's ...
Pediatric Dentistry
Saturday, January 30, 2010
If your child has lost any baby teeth early due to tooth decay or any other reason, your dentist may recommend an orthodontist for an evaluation at a minimum. The primary reason for doing so is the reality that your child’s mouth and jaws are still growing and maintaining those open spaces for permanent teeth ...
