The growth pattern, speed, and appearance of “baby teeth” can provide insights into a child’s at-home dental care, nutrition, and the distribution of essential nutrients like calcium and protein. While the frequency of dental visits can vary for each...
After your child’s first dental visit, you may wonder how often your child should visit the dentist. Does it need to be multiple times a year, or maybe it only needs to be once every year or so? Several factors go into deciding how often dental visits are necessary...
Breathing through the mouth instead of the nose may seem like an innocuous habit. However, in children, mouth breathing can prevent the palate of the mouth from growing to the proper size. This is because the tongue plays an integral role in helping the palate to...
When dental care is fun for kids, they’re more likely to keep up with good oral hygiene habits. Our team does everything we can to make your child’s visits to our office a positive experience, but you can reinforce proper brushing and flossing habits at home with...
When it comes to pediatric dentistry, there are a number of kids dental health myths floating around out there. Maybe you hear them from your own parents as they offer you advice or you’ve read them on the internet; regardless, believing these myths can have a serious...
