If your child is having difficulty with talking, swallowing or eating, you may want to consider a frenectomy. Since that’s not a word one normally hears, we’ll talk about it in this issue. What is a frenectomy? It may sound scary or intimidating, but a frenectomy is actually quite simple. Basically, a frenectomy releases a…
As a parent, you probably already know that accidents can happen anytime and anywhere. A dental emergency in particular can be especially dicey and scary for your child and you. In this issue, we’ll share tips for how to treat common dental emergencies for children.
Thumbsucking is a perfectly natural part of growing up. In fact, the American Dental Association (ADA) describes thumbsucking as a “natural reflex for children” that may help them “feel secure and happy.” But at what point does thumbsucking and pacifier use affect your child’s teeth, and when should the habit stop?
One of the best things you can do in looking after your child’s teeth and gums is to teach him/her to floss. In this issue, we’ll talk about why flossing is so important.
While an ice-cold soda may temporarily take care of your thirst, it’s also doing great harm to your teeth. Because a child’s teeth are still developing, their mouths are especially vulnerable to the dangers of soda. In this issue, we’ll talk about the harm sodas can do to your child’s teeth and provide information on…