Braces, Brushing, and Back to School — Oh My!
You have your school supply list written and your credit card at the ready. Back-to-school shopping will be a breeze this year thanks to your steady preparation — but wait. Prepping for school isn’t only about what goes in their backpacks, is it? We’re of the opinion...
Feeling the Pull of Concern: When Can My Child Have Their Baby Teeth Extracted?
Whether it’s a wiggle or a worsening pain that has your attention, it’s perfectly understandable that the overall well-being of your child’s smile remains a prominent concern. Thus, if the health of a single baby tooth gets called into question, it’s natural to wonder...
A Little Tooth, A Lot of Care: How Young is Too Young to See the Dentist?
There’s nothing that will flood your heart with joy quite like seeing your baby’s sweet, small smile. As such, we know you always want to keep your little one both happy and healthy. But when it comes to that delicate smile, you might be wondering: How early is too...
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...