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Many children are prone to tooth decay or cavities caused by plaque. Plaque is a substance that forms when saliva, food, and bacteria create a film that sticks to the teeth. The bacteria in plaque …

Tooth decay is common in children, though it is largely preventable. If your child develops a cavity, you may have questions about how the doctor will treat it using restorative dentistry techniques. This article will …

Fluoride treatment is essential for protecting children from tooth decay. Most dentists recommend that children receive fluoride treatments in the office two to four times a year, depending on their risk of developing cavities. Fluoride …

Cavities are very common in children. However, if a cavity is left untreated, it can lead to serious and painful oral health conditions including gum disease or dental abscess. That’s why it is crucial that …

Unfortunately, many children are prone to cavities. Cavities can be caused by inadequate home care, an unhealthy diet, or genetic predisposition, among other reasons. In a child’s tooth, the beginning of a cavity may look …

Dental X-rays or radiographs are valuable diagnostic tools that allow practitioners to see inside a tooth and detect cavities and other problems. Children should receive their first dental X-rays at about two or three or …

The American Association of Pediatric Dentists (AAPD) do not have a specific age recommendation for when children get their first dental x-rays. This is because no two children are the same. Instead, the AAPD recommends …

Getting a tooth extracted can be an intimidating experience for both the child and the child’s parents. But this common, safe procedure can be made less frightening if you have a plan in place for …

The American Association of Pediatric Dentists recommends that children avoid physical exercise and exertion on the day of a tooth extraction. To that end, children should not go swimming after having a tooth removed. Read …

Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) show that nearly 30% of children will develop cavities (also called caries) by their 5th birthday. By age 11, more than half of children will have at …

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) suggests that children should receive x-rays every few years if they are at average or low risk for tooth decay and orthodontic problems. However, the AAPD stops short …

Most parents know that children need fluoride for strong teeth, but the guidelines for how long children should use it and in what form may be confusing. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that …

Having a tooth extracted can be scary – especially for kids. If your child needs to have a tooth removed, you want to do everything you can to make it as easy as possible. How …

Fluoride treatments are a great way to help your child’s teeth stay healthy and strong. In fact, it’s been shown that fluoride treatments can prevent more than 90% of cavities from forming in children. Fluoride …

Regular dental check-ups are important for adults and children. The sooner kids receive dental checkups, the better. Early checkups mean healthier oral hygiene throughout a child’s life. Why are they important? Early check ups can: …

When you ask friends and family when you should start taking your child to the dentist, you’ll likely get a wide range of responses. Even some dentists and pediatricians are divided on the subject! Fortunately, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

It seems like it was just yesterday that weeks of drooling and gumming everything in sight gave way to your child’s first two teeth poking their way through the gums. Those tiny little baby teeth …

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 …