Treatments2 min read
Create a Game Plan For Your Child With Anaphylactic Food Allergies
Parents whose offspring have food allergies can’t take their kids to dental appointments without forethought.
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Growth & Development2 min read
Look For Your Child’s Dental Milestones
Children undergo many physical transitions as they grow up. The stages in their oral development are markers that help parents and caregivers deliver the…
Babies & Habits2 min read
Don’t Let Your Child’s Thumb-sucking Linger
Getting a young child to quit sucking her (or his) thumb—a habit that makes her feel secure, comfortable and happy—can be quite a challenge.
Growth & Development2 min read
Orthodontic Treatment May Be In Your Child’s Future
Many children with crowded and/or crooked get their teeth straightened with help from clear aligners, metal braces or clear braces.
Treatments2 min read
General Anesthesia Helps Certain Procedures Run Smoothly
Here are two facts: Young children squirm and some aren’t crazy about going to the dentist.
Prevention2 min read
Keep Your Child’s Teeth Cavity-Free
It may not seem logical, but infants and small children can get cavities!
Prevention2 min read
Does Your Child Need A New Toothbrush?
When was the last time you inspected your child’s current toothbrush? A toothbrush is the top tool in everyone’s arsenal of dental-care products.
Prevention2 min read
Tartar Is the Root of Many Dental Evils
Between their afterschool activities, social lives, homework and school classes, today’s youngsters lead very busy lives.
Prevention2 min read
Prevent and Reverse Your Child’s Gingivitis
It may be hard to believe, but just as adults are susceptible to gum disease, so are young children.
Babies & Habits2 min read
The Whens and How-Tos of Your Baby and a Pacifier
Baby pacifiers have many nicknames. Just a few are binky, bip, bobo, bubba, button, chupy, fee fee and hushie.
First Visits2 min read
First Dental Visit
Making your child's first dental visit a positive experience is essential for establishing a lifetime of good oral health habits.
Prevention1 min read
Sealants: “Raincoats” for your Child’s Teeth
Getting children to brush — let alone floss — their teeth can often be a challenge.