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 …
How Often Should Kids Get Dental X-Rays? | New York
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 …
How Long Do Kids Need Fluoride?
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 …
How to Prepare Your Child for a Tooth Extraction
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 …
Should Kids Get Fluoride Treatments?
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 …
Is Fluoride Necessary For Kids?
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: …
My Child Knocked Out a Tooth! Now What?
Every year, millions of people lose a tooth due to an injury or accident. If your child gets a tooth knocked out while they’re playing, it can be a scary moment. But, don’t panic. Acting …
How Do You Get a Kid Used to a Palate Expander?
Palate expanders can be a little intimidating for kids and parents. But don’t worry – most kids adapt very quickly. Here’s information to help you get your child off to a great start. Know …
What Age Should a Child Get Braces?
Children who need braces should get them when notified by their dentist or orthodontist that it’s time to begin orthodontic treatment. To monitor the progression of your child’s smile, it’s recommended that they see an …
What is a Dental Space Maintainer?
If your child has a gap in their smile, we may recommend that they get a dental space maintainer. If you’ve never heard of this dental appliance before, you’re not alone! Many parents wonder what …
What Age Should a Child Go To the Dentist?
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, …
What to Expect at a Pediatric Orthodontics Appointment
If your child needs braces or early orthodontic treatment, you’re probably wondering what you can expect during their orthodontics appointments. Here’s what you need to know. Pediatric Orthodontic Consultation Orthodontic treatment begins with a consultation. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
All of Your Questions Answered on Your Child Losing Baby Teeth!
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 …
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 …