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A child’s smile has the potential to brighten any room, but its significance goes beyond aesthetics. At our pediatric dental office, we focus…

Many adults with dental anxiety can trace their fears back to negative childhood experiences. At our pediatric dental office, we’re committed…

A child’s smile has the potential to brighten any room, but its significance goes beyond aesthetics. At our pediatric dental office, we focus…

Dental visits can be intimidating for children, especially if it’s their first time or they’ve had a previous negative experience. At our…

Many parents wonder why it’s necessary to care for baby teeth, especially since they eventually fall out. However, baby teeth are essential to…

Many youngsters enjoy chewing gum. Its soft, rubbery texture makes for a fun and satisfying sensory experience that kids enjoy. It soothes and…

As every parent knows, getting ready for the start of a new school year can be a very hectic time. For this reason, it’s best to
do some back…

A baby’s teeth are already formed in his (or her) gums at birth. But it’s not until he reaches about 6 months old that his first tooth…

An abscess is a painful, swollen lump filled with pus that develops when the body’s immune system tries to fight an infection. A gum…

Your daughter’s (or son’s) recent visit to a pedodontist revealed that she has a cavity. You may think it’s unusual for a child…

Adolescence is a critical time for identity formation. While youths focus on their appearance and popularity, the last thing they want is chronic bad…

Canker sores are unpleasant. But the good news is that these painful aphthous ulcers (their medical name) can’t spread from one child to…

Young children have a lot of energy. They burn it off by running around, climbing on things and being physically high-spirited. That’s why…

Parents whose offspring have food allergies can’t take their kids to dental appointments without forethought. An allergen could enter their…

If your child’s teeth are a bit discolored, he (or she) may have dental fluorosis (pronounced “floo-roh-sis”). This common…

Saliva keeps the mouth comfortably moist, protects enamel, aids chewing and swallowing, neutralizes destructive acids, kills germs, fights bad breath,…

Children undergo many physical transitions as they grow up. The stages in their oral development are markers that help parents and caregivers deliver…

Fluoride treatments are a cornerstone of preventive dental care because they offer numerous benefits for maintaining oral health and preventing tooth…

Getting a young child to quit sucking her (or his) thumb—a habit that makes her feel secure, comfortable and happy—can be quite a…

Many children with crowded and/or crooked get their teeth straightened with help from clear aligners, metal braces or clear braces. In other…

Asthma is a chronic inflammation of the lung airways that causes coughing, chest tightness, wheezing and shortness of breath. If your daughter or son…

Does your “tween” or teen dislike her (or his) smile because one or more of her front teeth are moderately uneven? Do the misalignment…

Here are two facts: Young children squirm and some aren’t crazy about going to the dentist.   …