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Topical Fluoride Could Boost Your Child's Avoidance of Tooth Decay
posted: Jan. 28, 2021.
Tooth decay is perhaps the biggest danger your child's teeth can face. Not only can it rob them of primary teeth now, but the loss of teeth at this Read more -
Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level
posted: Dec. 19, 2020.
Fluoride is an important part of your child's dental development. But if children take in too much of this important mineral, they could experience enamel fluorosis, a condition in Read more -
How to Ensure Your Child's Teeth and Gums Stay Healthy Now and Later
posted: Nov. 29, 2020.
Being a parent can be a rewarding role. But it's also hard work, especially the effort required in keeping children healthy. In that respect, there's one area you don't Read more -
How to Care for Your Child's Valuable Primary Teeth
posted: Sep. 20, 2020.
Infancy is perhaps the only time in a person's life where a smile with just a few tiny teeth is still endearing. More will come—and then each will gradually Read more -
Instill These Habits in Your Child for a Lifetime of Great Dental Health
posted: Jun. 12, 2020.
As a parent, you strive to instill good habits in your children: looking both ways for traffic, doing chores or washing behind the ears. Be sure you also include Read more -
3 Reasons to See a Pediatric Dentist
posted: Apr. 23, 2020.
Your baby is turning one year old—and it's time for their first dental visit! Both the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend your child Read more -
Know the Facts to Reduce Your Child's Teething Discomfort
posted: Mar. 14, 2020.
The arrival of your child’s first set of teeth is a natural and expected process. But that doesn’t mean this period of development, commonly known as teething, is an Read more -
Give Your Child Added Protection Against Cavities With Topical Fluoride
posted: Feb. 23, 2020.
Keeping your child’s teeth and gums healthy may sometimes seem like “one step forward, two steps back.” You do all the right things like daily brushing and flossing, and Read more -
A Partnership With the Dentist Will Help Your Child's Teeth Develop Normally
posted: Sep. 26, 2019.
“That kid is growing like a weed!” Every proud parent likes to hear something like that about their child: It means they’re growing up—and it shows! As nature takes its Read more -
Guide Your Older Children or Teens through These 3 Oral Health Areas
posted: Apr. 09, 2019.
Helping your infant or toddler develop good dental habits is one of the best head starts you can give them toward optimum oral health. But even after they’ve matured Read more -
What to do if Your Child has a Toothache
posted: Aug. 22, 2018.
When your child says they have a toothache, should you see your dentist? In most cases, the answer is yes. And for good reason: their “toothache” could be a sign Read more -
5 Things you can do to Improve Your Child's Future Dental Health
posted: Aug. 01, 2017.
A child's formative years have an immense impact on their physical, mental and emotional well-being. As a parent you want them to have every advantage possible. That should include a Read more -
Encourage Your Child to Stop Thumb Sucking Around Age 3
posted: Apr. 02, 2017.
One of the biggest concerns we hear from parents is about their child's thumb sucking habit. Our advice: if they're under age 4, there's no need for concern — Read more -
Preventive Care for Your Child is a Partnership between You and Your Dentist
posted: Nov. 14, 2015.
Like the rest of their bodies, children’s teeth and mouth are on a rapid development track. By the time they’re young adults, they will have had two sets of Read more -
What to Expect from Teething
posted: May 31, 2013.
Throughout your child's lifetime, you will experience many important milestones together, some more pleasant than others. Teething is one of those notable milestones, and unfortunately, this “rite of passage” Read more -
The Truth About Thumb Sucking
posted: Jul. 14, 2012.
In times of stress, people have many ways to comfort themselves. For adults, it can be habits such as eating, drinking, or smoking. For children, it is often sucking Read more