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Topical Fluoride Could Boost Your Child's Avoidance of Tooth Decay
posted: Jan. 05, 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: Oct. 17, 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 Care for Your Child's Valuable Primary Teeth
posted: Aug. 28, 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
Even All-Natural Fruit Juices Could Raise Your Child's Risk for Tooth Decay
posted: Jul. 19, 2020.

The amount of sugar your child consumes has a huge bearing on their tooth decay risk: The more they take in, the higher it is for this destructive disease. Read more
Reducing Your Child's Dental Anxiety Now Could Benefit Them for a Lifetime
posted: May 10, 2020.

If you're a parent, raising kids can be a great adventure. It can also rev up your stress meter in a heartbeat. One area in particular can give you Read more
4 Problem Areas That Could Affect Your Child's Teeth
posted: Mar. 31, 2020.

While they're resilient, your child's teeth aren't invincible. Daily hygiene and regular dental visits are important, but you should also be alert for problems and take action when they Read more
3 Things You Can Do to Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
posted: Mar. 21, 2020.

As a parent, you’re all about helping your kids grow up healthy. But there are some obstacles that can make that difficult. One in particular is tooth decay, which Read more
Primary Teeth Decay Could Affect Your Child's Future Dental Health
posted: Jan. 01, 2020.

With only a few teeth now showing in your baby’s mouth, you might think it’s too early to schedule their first dental visit. But you should, and here’s why: Read more
Behavioral Therapy Could Reduce a Child's Dental Anxiety Without Drugs
posted: Sep. 23, 2019.

It’s common for kids to be less than enthusiastic about visiting the dentist. For some, though, it’s even more of a challenge: A child with extreme anxiety and fear Read more
A Minor Procedure Could Make Breastfeeding Easier for You and Your Baby
posted: Apr. 16, 2019.

The American Academy of Pediatrics and other healthcare organizations recommend breastfeeding as the best means for infant feeding. While bottle feeding can supply the nutrition necessary for a baby's Read more
Take Steps to Treat Chronic Mouth Breathing as Early as Possible
posted: May 31, 2018.

Many things can affect your child’s future dental health: oral hygiene, diet, or habits like thumb sucking or teeth grinding. But there’s one you might not have considered: how Read more
Take These Steps to Prevent Early Decay in Your Baby's First Teeth
posted: May 21, 2018.

When your baby’s first teeth come in, you might not think it necessary yet to worry about tooth decay. But even infants can develop this common dental disease. In Read more
FAQs About Pediatric Dentistry
posted: Oct. 12, 2017.

Even though baby teeth are not meant to last forever, they serve some very important functions for the time they are around. Healthy baby teeth allow your child to Read more
Encourage Your Child to Stop Thumb Sucking Around Age 3
posted: Mar. 30, 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
Help 'De-Stress' Your Child's Dental Visits with these Tips
posted: Jan. 06, 2017.

Regular dental visits are just as important for healthy teeth and gums as daily brushing and flossing. Not only will these visits reduce the amount of hidden or hard Read more
Prudent Use of X-Rays in Children Provides the most Benefit at the Lowest Risk
posted: May 25, 2016.

It’s important for your child’s current and future health that we watch out for tooth decay. Taking x-rays is a critical part of staying one step ahead of this Read more