The Science of Dentistry

There are two main issues that thumb sucking can affect a child’s bite. The first is an “anterior open bite,” in which the upper and lower front (anterior) teeth do not meet; there is a space between them. The second is a tongue position problem; instead of the tongue lifting up against the palate (roof of the mouth) when swallowing, a “tongue thrust” occurs in which it moves into the space between the teeth. 

Teeth Knocked Out

Accidents can result in nothing more than a chipped tooth or can cause severe head trauma. Luckily, few dental injuries are true emergencies — but it is important to note that all dental injuries require professional care. The first step is to determine the extent of injury and then to take appropriate action. Parents, teachers, coaches, and school nurses should all be aware of the kinds of dental injuries that call for immediate attention.

Early Childhood Cavities

New parents have one more reason to pay attention to the oral health of their toothless babies. A recent University of Illinois study confirms the presence of bacteria associated with early childhood caries (ECC) in infant saliva.

Infant Formula Fluoride

While it’s important for your baby to get enough fluoride for strong tooth development and decay prevention, too much of this important mineral can lead to a condition called “enamel fluorosis.”

There’s no need to wait until your baby actually has teeth to lay the foundations for good oral or general health. In fact, good nutrition and oral hygiene can start right away. It is up to you to develop the routines that will help protect your child from tooth decay and other oral health problems. So let’s get started!

Baby Teeth

Many parents wait with anticipation to finally see their baby’s first tooth poking through the gums.  A baby getting his or her very first tooth can be an exciting and sometimes tiring experience for both baby and parents.

A cavity, by definition, is a hollow place — a hole. Often, the posterior teeth known as premolar and molar teeth and the backsides of top front teeth are formed with deep grooves, that dentists call “pits and fissures.” Despite our best efforts, the toothbrush bristles cannot reach down to clean out these crevices. It is warm, dark and moist at the bottom of these pits, and the acid produced by bacteria metabolizes sugar easily. This begins to dissolve the tooth enamel that starts the decay process.

New parents have one more reason to pay attention to the oral health of their toothless babies. A recent University of Illinois study confirms the presence of bacteria associated with early childhood caries (ECC) in infant saliva.

Dental Care For Children With Disabilities

Proper oral care is fundamentally important to the overall health of children with special needs. Children’s special needs may make it difficult for them to perform daily oral care for themselves. Family members and/or caregivers may need to assist with these daily tasks.

Baby Teeth

All mothers know that they need to brush their baby’s milk teeth when they start to come through at the age of around six months old.  But now scientists are urging parents to start caring for their gums much earlier, after finding hundreds of species of bacteria in the mouths of infants.

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Your child’s baby teeth are important. Children need strong, healthy teeth to chew their food, speak and have a good-looking smile. Baby teeth also keep a space in the jaw for the adult teeth. If a baby tooth is lost too early, the teeth beside it may drift into the empty space. When it’s time for the adult teeth to come in, there may not be enough room. This can make the teeth crooked or crowded. Starting infants off with good oral care can help protect their teeth for decades to come.

There is a tendency for some parents to be under the impression that baby teeth do not need as much care as adult teeth as they will be lost anyway. It is important that your baby visits a dentist before his or her 1st birthday in order to diagnose any dental problems early.

The number of children born with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is on the rise. ASD is the third most common developmental disability in the U.S. and occurs more often in boys than girls. The symptoms and severity differ with each child and can be very challenging for a parent or caregiver.

Teething Baby

Teething troubles is common in all babies. It is in very rare cases that a new born goes through this period without any problems. Your good-natured baby becomes restless and fretful all of a sudden, starts drooling and eagerly chewing or wanting to put his or her hand and fingers into the mouth. Worry not as these behavior changes may only indicate that your baby is having discomfort during the teething age. This article will focus on the homeopathic approach to treating teething babies.

Dental Masks are intended to be used as dental office supplies during examinations, and surgical procedures. 

Child's Smile

Pictures of a kids grin may reveal more than a happy childhood: a study from DePauw University shows that how intensely a child’s smile is in childhood photographs, as indicated by crow’s feet around the eyes, predicts their adult marriage success.

Child Brushing Teeth

Making your child follow regular dental care routine can be tricky and require imagination and patience from the parents. Every parent knows how important is to choose a good toothbrush to keep your child interested in toothbrushing and enjoying the process. Here are my recommendations for the five best toothbrushes for kids:

Children Eating Candy

The holiday’s can present a very scary time of year for any parent concerned about their child’s oral health, since your kids will probably be eating a lot of candy during this time. But should you let them immediately gorge themselves on the candy and get it out of their system?

Thumb Sucking

Sucking thumbs or fingers is completely normal for babies and young children. Babies actually begin to suck on their fingers or thumbs even before they are born. The behavior provides security for young babies.

Baby Teething

Your beautiful five-month-old baby boy, who has been the most perfect little angel since birth, has suddenly turned into a cranky, fussy, drooling, chews-on- everything-in-site little monster! He is now keeping you up half the night, and needs to be held, bounced, and nursed all day long. Welcome to the wonderful world of infant teething! Here are some practical tips to help you and your baby get through this stage:

Baby Teeth

Your child’s baby teeth are important. Children need strong, healthy teeth to chew their food, speak and have a good-looking smile. Baby teeth also keep a space in the jaw for the adult teeth. If a baby tooth is lost too early, the teeth beside it may drift into the empty space. When it’s time for the adult teeth to come in, there may not be enough room. This can make the teeth crooked or crowded. Starting infants off with good oral care can help protect their teeth for decades to come.