Each stage of your child’s life comes with different challenges for oral health. From teaching them to brush to watching them learn to floss, your child learns new practices and responsibilities as they grow each year. When it comes to teenage oral care, parents...
Dr. Dylan Bordonaro, DMD Blog Posts
How Pacifiers Impact Oral Health
For parents with newborns at home, pacifiers can be useful for soothing your child when they are upset or crying. Pacifiers can also have an impact on oral health so keep some of these key points in mind: Do pacifiers have an impact on oral health? While perfectly...
TMJ Disorder and Kids
Is your child having jaw pain, or problems opening their mouth? They might have a TMJ disorder. It might be a good idea to have it examined by a pediatric dentist to determine the severity and the best course of action. Let’s explore some of the basics of TMJ...
How To Buy Your Kids Mouthguard for Sports
A mouthguard is a a critical piece of safety equipment for kids participating in sports; especially contact sports like football or martial arts. Let’s look at some of the basics regarding kids mouthguards protecting your child’s teeth during physical activity. Kids...
How to Handle Teenager Wisdom Teeth
Teenager wisdom teeth can trigger a lot of questions about whether or not they will need to have them removed. As an issue that impacts teenagers and young adults, the arrival of wisdom teeth must be monitored by an experienced pediatric dentist each visit so that a...
The Basics of Kids Fluoride Toothpaste
Fluoride has years of proven history as an effective cavity fighter. As part of a complete oral hygiene routine, fluoride toothpaste can provide you with effective protection against cavities when you or your child brush with it twice daily. Keep reading below to...
When Children Need Teeth Removed
There are circumstances when children will need teeth removed. While most children lose their teeth naturally without intervention, there are some occasions when an extraction must be performed. Keep reading below to learn more about when a child might need their...
A Healthy Diet for Children’s Teeth
Finding a healthy diet for children's teeth is similar to any healthy diet. Keeping your child’s teeth healthy and cavity free is a lifelong commitment that involves more than just brushing twice a day and flossing. What your child eats is equally as important as...
What To Do When Your Child Has a Cavity
My Child Has a Cavity. Now What? Cavities are usually the one major concern that most parents have when their kids visit the dentist. Every child loves to declare ‘no cavities!’ after their dental checkup and this can be a moment of pride for both child and parent....