by admin | May 2, 2019 | Dental Tips for Parents
A study published in General Dentistry magazine found that an alarming increase in the consumption of sports and energy drinks is causing irreversible damage to teeth, especially among adolescents. The high acidity levels contained in the drinks literally erode tooth...
by admin | May 2, 2019 | Dental Tips for Parents
Anyone at any age can suffer from an eating disorder. Did you now that eating disorders are most common in teenagers? According to the National Eating Disorders Association, more than 10 million Americans currently are affected by serious eating disorders such as...
by admin | May 2, 2019 | Dental Tips for Parents
The tooth fairy drama inspired this week’s blog. You know the routine. Each time your child loses a baby tooth, it’s an exciting event for you and for your child. All of the hoopla leading up to the actual tooth loss is, well, an event. From the initial wiggly tooth...
by admin | May 2, 2019 | Dental Tips for Parents
Children can suffer from sensitive teeth, unlike adults though; their causes are usually quite different. Children can experience tooth pain responses similar to adults in their baby teeth. The most common cause for their teeth sensitivity is either a cavity or the...
by admin | May 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
We get asked the question, “What is the difference between a dentist and a pediatric dentist”. The short answer is a pediatric dentist has two to three years of specialty training following dental school and limits his/her practice to treating children only. Pediatric...
by admin | May 2, 2019 | Dental Tips for Parents
Tongue thrusting, also known as an orofacial myofunctional disorder, is the chronic pressing of the tongue against the lips with a force that can lead to the protrusion of teeth. Tongue thrust happens when the tongue is situated too far forward in the mouth or extends...
by admin | May 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
If your child complains of itchy gums or you can see that his or her gums are irritated, swollen or inflamed, below are a few reasons why this may be occurring, Allergic Reaction An itchy sensation in your gums is generally a sign of a mild allergic reaction. Due to...
by admin | May 2, 2019 | Dental Tips for Parents
Daily toothbrushing, flossing and brushing the tongue are not always enough to stop bad breath. Bad breath isn’t always an oral health issue either. There can be other causes that need a different solution. Here are some causes of bad breath in children...
by admin | Sep 8, 2017 | Dental Tips for Parents
Canker sores (also known as mouth ulcers) are common in children. These are usually seen at the base of the gums, under the tongue or inside the cheeks or lips. These canker sores can cause pain to your child. Everyday routines like eating food, drinking, brushing...
by admin | Sep 1, 2017 | Dental Tips for Parents
Now that the kids are back in school, the athletic programs are firing up again. While collision and contact sports, such as football, are higher-risk sports for the mouth, any young athlete may experience a dental injury in non-contact activities too, such as...
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