Healthy eating habits lead to healthy teeth. Like the rest of the body, the teeth, bones and the soft tissues of the mouth need a well-balanced diet. Children should eat a variety of foods from the five major food groups. Most snacks that children eat can lead to cavity formation.
Begin daily brushing as soon as the child’s first tooth erupts. A pea size amount of fluoride toothpaste can be used after the child is old enough not to swallow it. By age 4 or 5, children should be able to brush their own teeth twice a day with supervision
Radiographs (X-Rays) are a vital and necessary part of your child’s dental diagnostic process. Without them, certain dental conditions can and will be missed. Radiographs detect much more than cavities. For example, radiographs may be needed to survey erupting teeth, diagnose bone diseases, evaluate the results of an injury, or
The mouth is the gateway to the body! From the earliest times, the body is greatly effected by how we treat our teeth. Baby teeth (also known as Primary teeth) are essential in helping a child CHEW and SPEAK properly. A child’s teeth are also important in growth and development,
According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), your child should visit the dentist by his/her 1st birthday. You can make the first visit to the dentist enjoyable and positive. Your child should be informed of the visit and told that the dentist and their staff will explain all
It is important for your child to see a dentist with the arrival of the first tooth, or at least by age ONE. Why so soon? As they say, “It takes a village to raise a child.” We like to partner with you and your pediatrician as you begin to
A PEDIATRIC DENTIST specializes in optimizing the oral health of children, from infants through adolescents. PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY is a specialty recognized by the American Dental Association, requiring at least two years of additional training following completion of dental school. With an emphasis on establishing a dental home for your child,