How to Ensure Good Oral Health During Your Baby’s First Year With all a parent needs to be concerned about during a baby’s first year, oral health might not seem to be a high priority – especially since a baby might spend most of her or his first year without teeth! The truth is, however, […]
Why a Pediatric Dentist Is the Smart Choice for Your Child When you looked for a physician for your child, you selected a pediatrician . . . Right? So when you’re looking for a dentist for your child, doesn’t it make sense to select a pediatric dentist? (Hint: It does!) There’s no question that general […]
How to Pick the Perfect Toothbrush for Your Child Having the proper toothbrush can play an important role in helping your child obtain a healthier smile. Below are some smart criteria to use when purchasing your child’s next toothbrush. Toothbrush head size. The size of the toothbrush head needs fit your child’s mouth. It […]
Things You Need to Know about Enamel Erosion Despite being the hardest substance in the human body, tooth enamel can be eroded by acid and leave your teeth vulnerable to cavities. Here are some important things you should know about enamel erosion: What does enamel erosion look and feel like? Enamel erosion causes teeth to […]
Make Sure Your Teething Products Are Safe Most children start teething around the age of 9-to-12 months, which can cause a fair amount of discomfort. As you consider any products to help ease this comfort, you should know that laboratory results from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) indicate that certain homeopathic teething tablets […]