Gingivitis – This is a term that gets thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean? Essentially it’s referring to an infection or inflammation of the gum tissue. …

As pediatric dentists our least favorite holiday is the one that you are essentially required to consume mass amounts of candy. But, there are things you can do to make …

Something we get asked all the time – especially after a child has just finished with braces or when new teeth are coming into the mouth –“Can we bleach their …

Laughing gas, funny air, “the good stuff” – whatever you’d like to call it nitrous oxide has had a place in dentistry for over 75 years! It has many different …

Most people are aware that sweets cause cavities.  What most people don’t realize is that tarte sours can too!  The familiar sour flavor of some foods and drinks are caused …

Some will a little earlier, some will a little later, but most children have gotten their first tooth by the time they approach their first birthday.  We’ve written a lot …

You may frequently think about keeping teeth clean to avoid cavities, but another very important benefit of good oral health is avoiding gum disease.  While less common in young children …

We’ve written many times about the role of bacteria in the development of cavities.  Everyone “catches” these cavity-causing bacteria in the early part of their life.  Well, genetic analysis shows …

Children are not just small adults – they have their own set of medical rules governing their care.  Did you know that cavities actually grow faster in baby teeth than …

It seems like every year a new toothbrush, toothpaste or rinse is released that claims to be better than the rest.  How do you weed through the options to pick …