There are many controversial topics in parenting and pacifiers rank among the most heated, right up there with baby formula and screen time. The root of the debate seems to be the belief that pacifiers …
What You Need to Know About Pediatric Dental Care
There was a time when the prevailing attitude about pediatric dentistry was that there was no need to bring children to the dentist unless they had cavities. Even then, some people would argue that because …
What to Expect at Your Child’s First Dental Visit
Do kids really need to see the dentist by the time they turn one? It’s a common question that many parents have and the answer is an emphatic yes! The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry …
What You Should Know About Retainers After Braces
It’s the day you’ve been waiting for—you’re getting your braces off! You may think that your orthodontic treatment ends as soon as that last bracket is removed, but saying good-bye to braces (or aligners) just …
Thumb Sucking: Is It Normal?
When you went for your 20-week ultrasound and saw that image of your baby on the screen sucking her thumb, it was adorable. When she was born and put herself to sleep effortlessly by sucking …
Delayed Tooth Eruption: What You Should Know
Teething. It can be a difficult time for babies and parents. Your baby was sleeping through the night, but suddenly they are waking up multiple times during the night and fussing. You may not realize …
How To Brush Teeth With Braces
Good oral hygiene is more important than ever when you have braces. While the purpose of the braces is to straighten teeth, they also put you at a higher risk for tooth decay. It is …
Can You Get Braces Just on Your Bottom Teeth?
Getting braces on only your bottom teeth is referred to as one-arch or single-arch orthodontic treatment. On the surface, it may seem like a great way to cut your orthodontic expenses in half, but the …
Starting Your Child on the Road to Dental Health
When you help your child establish good oral hygiene practices, those habits last a lifetime. Children who take pride in caring for their teeth and view going to the dentist as a positive experience have …
How to Calm Children’s Dental Fears
As pediatric dentists, we understand that kids are afraid of dental visits. We expect it, we’re trained in handling it, and we’ve seen even the most fearful patients warm up to us after a visit …