Child teeth grinding is a common concern we hear from parents. This is also known as bruxism. Grinding can happen while awake or asleep, and parents know when it happens because it sounds like nails on a chalkboard! Causes of Teeth Grinding Teeth Grinding happens...
As a pediatric dentist, I am in the profession of saving teeth, but sometimes a kid's tooth extraction is necessary. Common Reasons for a Kid’s Tooth Extraction Most often, teeth are recommended for extraction when there is infection under the tooth (known as an...
We see a lot of concern from parents because there are two rows of teeth in their child’s mouth. This sometimes happens, usually with 6 - 7 year old kids when their lower front teeth erupt into the mouth. It’s an indication of future crowding in your child’s mouth. ...
Many parents ask us what is the best way to floss kid's teeth. The rule of thumb is: Use anything you want as long as it gets physical string between your teeth to scrape off the plaque! That being said, there are some important advantages and disadvantages to...
Child toothache is the most common reason for an emergency dental appointment. Tooth aches start as intermittent pain in children. Your children will normally tell you when they are eating if they experience pain symptoms. Typically the pain lingers for a minute or...
Dental offices can trigger child anxiety, it sometimes even triggers adult anxiety. But for children, the dentist office can be scary. Pediatric Dentists Help Coach Kids As pediatric dentists, we want our children to have positive experiences; we want to coach...
The dentist office can be scary for children! Occasionally, dental sedation helps reduce fears so your child can be treated. As pediatric dentists, we want our children to have positive experiences; we want to coach children in having more confidence that they can sit...
After informing a parent their child has a cavity, the most common question I am asked is: "Do baby teeth need fillings? Can't we wait til the tooth falls out?' The answer is not always simple. As pediatric dentists we look at key factors to answering the questions....
Vacations are fun and exciting so it's easy to forget about keeping your kids' teeth clean on vacation or extended weekends. When we break from our regular schedules, routines and habits can fall apart and it is helpful to keep some ideas in mind to keep your child on...
