Sometimes when a baby tooth is lost or taken out early your dentist may talk to you about a space maintainer. So that begs the questions – What is a …
Happy Snacking!
As we ring in another new year so many of us will vow to live with a healthier lifestyle. Who says our teeth should be left out?! A lot of …
What really is Gingivitis?
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. …
A Dentist Approved Halloween
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 …
Is It Time To Whiten?
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 …
Are you laughing yet?
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 …
Don’t Leave a Sour Taste in Your Mouth
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 …
Are you cleaning your infant’s teeth?
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 …
Be true to your teeth or they’ll be false to you!
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 …
Your Pregnancy and Your New Baby’s Dental Development
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 …