Cavities in Kids: To Pull or To Fill?
It’s impossible not to notice — their little smile has turned upside down, and with it they’ve been glaring down at their plate of food or rubbing at their cheek on one side. Ah, yes, the tell-tale signs of a potential cavity have emerged. The next question, then, is...
When a Wiggle Warrants Worry: All About Loose Baby Teeth
You’re not just a mom or dad — you’re also the elusive tooth fairy, benevolent in your willingness to bestow loose change beneath the pillows of sweet children, right? But before the tooth fairy can coast in to take a little tooth, that tooth must first fall out...
Sniffing Out the Source: The Top 5 Causes of Your Child’s Bad Breath
Holy, halitosis, Batman! Does your child’s breath pack an unpleasant punch? Let’s face it, bad breath isn’t exactly abnormal. After a long day eating various snacks or — for the younger patients — sticking different items in their mouth, a child is apt to have bad...
Why a Pediatric Dentist is Your Primary Choice
It goes without saying that, when it comes to your kids, you only want the best and most qualified providers. Thus, when it comes to finding a doctor that you can trust to be both professional and kind with the youngest members of your family, you always want to start...
Honing In On Your Orthodontic Options: Invisalign vs. InBrace
From physical comfort to social confidence, affordability, and overall results, it makes sense that you might feel overwhelmed by the barrage of orthodontic treatments offered to your child come time to correct their smile. How do I know which options are best? You...
Brushing Up On Hygiene: When To Replace Your Toothbrush
From quirky animal-shaped toothbrushes to the electronic toothbrushes that play fun tunes and other traditional (albeit colorful) options, there seems to be no shortage of children’s toothbrushes on the market today. But when, no matter how much your child enjoys...
Wicked Good Candy Alternatives For Halloween
Your children’s costumes are hung up and ready to go, you have a strategic trick-or-treat route all planned out, and a bowl of sweets for other neighborhood children who may stop by your own home. In short, you’re completely prepared, right? Well, that depends. Does...
Back to School, Back to Battling Cavities
The morning bell rings and off they go, hurrying their way into the bustling classroom to eagerly greet their friends and new teachers. You check your mental list — You’ve signed all of their school papers, finished back-to-school supply shopping, and planned ahead to...
When You Don’t Want To Feel The Burn: Considering Alcohol-Free Mouthwash
You make sure your children brush for two minutes and commit to the chore of flossing every morning and night. You bring them to the dentist regularly and help them keep their smiles as bright as their futures. In short, you’re doing a great job of setting up for...
Trying To Get The Picture Straight: Are Your Child’s Teeth Crooked?
There’s nothing quite as exciting as the emergence of your child’s first teeth. Teething aside, their smile is beginning to truly transform, and who wouldn’t love to watch that happen in real-time? The only question, then, is how worried you should be if their baby...