Pediatrics

Getting your child to brush and floss can often be a challenge. To help facilitate good oral hygiene habits, try these suggestions: Make brushing/flossing a daily priority that is important & necessary and cannot be skipped Brush & floss wherever it is convenient (not necessarily in the bathroom) Brush without toothpaste if necessary; toothpaste acts [...]

The most obvious answer to ‘Why do we have baby teeth?’ is that the smaller mouths of children need smaller teeth, but there are also other very important reasons as to why baby teeth are beneficial to your child’s growth and development. Your child’s baby teeth help with jaw growth and maintain the adequate amount [...]

“Bottle rot” is the term used to describe cavities resulting from the continuous and prolonged exposure of a young child’s teeth to the sugars in milk and juice. It is typically caused by the use of a bottle or sippy cup at bedtime but may even occur as a result of breast feeding if proper [...]

Sucking on a thumb or pacifier is a natural reflex for babies and toddlers which helps to sooth & comfort them. It can be beneficial for the child (and parent) by helping the child sleep, stay calm during periods of stress, and may even reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). After a [...]

A question that is frequently asked at the dentist is, “When should my child get braces?” In short, there is no universal answer. It depends upon every child’s individual & unique set of circumstances, but there are some guidelines and factors to consider when determining what time is best for your child. Many orthodontists recommend [...]

Delta Dental continuously monitors the rate per tooth and total annual amount that the Tooth Fairy pays for lost baby teeth in their Original Tooth Fairy Poll. It was reported that she paid an amazing $255 million for lost teeth in 2014, and this amount rose even more to reach an all-time annual high in [...]

Children (and adults!) often grind their teeth at night while sleeping as well as when they are anxious, angry, stressed, or simply as an idiosyncratic behavior. The technical term is known as bruxism, and it is actually a very common behavior. Most children do not typically grind their teeth on purpose and are usually not [...]