Oral health is a crucial part of your child's overall well-being, and ensuring they have a positive experience at the dentist can lay the foundation for a lifetime of healthy habits.
All youngsters go through innumerable physical milestones until they hit 18. But when it comes to their dental development, kids experience only four landmarks.
Children have all of their 32 permanent teeth by the time they’re 14. This means that those permanent teeth must last for the rest of their lives!
A child’s smile has the potential to brighten any room, but its significance goes beyond aesthetics.
Many parents wonder why it’s necessary to care for baby teeth, especially since they eventually fall out. However, baby teeth are essential to a child’s overall health and development.
Many youngsters enjoy chewing gum. Its soft, rubbery texture makes for a fun and satisfying sensory experience that kids enjoy. It soothes and engages them. And who can resist blowing bubbles?
A baby’s teeth are already formed in his (or her) gums at birth. But it’s not until he reaches about 6 months old that his first tooth makes its visual debut.
Your daughter’s (or son’s) recent visit to a pedodontist revealed that she has a cavity.
Young children have a lot of energy. They burn it off by running around, climbing on things and being physically high-spirited.
Parents whose offspring have food allergies can’t take their kids to dental appointments without forethought. An allergen could enter their bodies through their mouths, noses or eyes.
Children undergo many physical transitions as they grow up.
Getting a young child to quit sucking her (or his) thumb—a habit that makes her feel secure, comfortable and happy—can be quite a challenge.
Many children with crowded and/or crooked get their teeth straightened with help from clear aligners, metal braces or clear braces.
Here are two facts: Young children squirm and some aren’t crazy about going to the dentist.
It may not seem logical, but infants and small children can get cavities!
When was the last time you inspected your child’s current toothbrush?
Between their afterschool activities, social lives, homework and school classes, today’s youngsters lead very busy lives.
It may be hard to believe, but just as adults are susceptible to gum disease, so are young children.
Baby pacifiers have many nicknames. Just a few are binky, bip, bobo, bubba, button, chupy, fee fee and hushie.
Making your child's first dental visit a positive experience is essential for establishing a lifetime of good oral health habits.
Getting children to brush — let alone floss — their teeth can often be a challenge. When teeth are not brushed regularly or well enough, cavities inevitably develop.
Getting children to go to a dental appointment can be a challenge for many parents.
Cavities are permanently damaged areas that turn into tiny holes.
When was the last time you brought your children in to see the dentist?
People who believe that sleep apnea is a condition that strikes only adults should know that it can also happen in children.
Getting a youngster to relax in the dental chair can be a challenge, but our pedodontist at Tiny Tooth Pediatric Dentistry has the experience to make a child of any age feel comfortable during a visit…
Some mothers nurse their babies, while others bottle-feed their infants. It’s each mom’s personal choice.
Most babies suck their thumbs. It’s a convenient and instant source of comfort.
Babies use their mouths in many ways, with the most important one being nursed via a bottle or breast.
Moms and dads often wonder which toothpaste is the best for their children. There are many formulas and brands to choose from, so, naturally, the process can be confusing.
Welcoming a newborn into your family is exciting.
It’s very exciting when your baby’s first teeth start to erupt through her (or his) gum line, which happens between the ages of 4 and 24 months.
Babies and toddlers love sucking on pacifiers and their thumbs. “Binkies” and thumbs comfort them and offer a temporary distraction.
Though your baby has yet to sprout teeth, it’s still important to provide him (or her) with superior oral care.
It can be a challenge for parents to get their children to form healthy habits. Teaching them to maintain excellent dental hygiene can also be tough.
Most children up to age 18 are better off seeing a pediatrician before they “graduate” to a general physician. The same is true when it comes to that age group’s dental care.
“If my child’s baby teeth are only temporary and will fall out soon, why should I be concerned about them?
Many parents don’t pay a whole lot of attention to their children’s baby teeth, believing that they will eventually get replaced by adult teeth when their children get older.
Just because they’re just starting out in life doesn’t mean that young children and teenagers aren’t susceptible to gum disorders.
The weeks before the school year begins are very busy. Parents are buying their kids new clothes, shopping for school supplies and figuring out their family’s new activities schedules.
Young children’s teeth shift and grow frequently. While most orthodontic problems can be treated in one phase, your child might need orthodontic therapy in two phases.
Sippy cups have been around since 1981, and they’re adored by parents everywhere.
For most parents, there’s nothing more reassuring than the sight and sound of your young child sleeping peacefully in his (or her) bed.
Learning is a process of trial and error, never more so than when we’re developing as young children. Children love to experiment — which can have good and bad results.
Are you looking for an experienced children’s dentist?
All of us have heard about or experienced in-person the day that small children are sitting in professional stylists’ chairs awaiting their first haircut.
Your baby’s first teeth. How you delight in those white, little chiclets as they start to appear!
At the office of Tiny Tooth Pediatric Dentistry, one of the most common questions parents ask us is which toothpaste is best for their child.
It’s difficult to forget the delight new parents feel when they first see their sweet newborn.
All parents want the best for their children.
At the office of Tiny Tooth Pediatric Dentistry, our world revolves around your child’s smile!
Kids love their sweets but there’s often a price to pay for eating too much of them — cavities — bringing oral pain and sensitivity that requires a trip to the dentist.
While children are less likely than adults to experience gum disease, the same can't be said for tooth decay.
Kids will be kids. And kids sometimes do strange things, like grinding their teeth. In fact, teeth grinding (otherwise known as bruxism), is quite common in children and most prevalent during sleep.
At the office of Tiny Tooth Pediatric Dentistry, our professional team is committed to pediatric oral health, and wants to play an active role helping your child maintain a healthy set of teeth at…
At the office of Tiny Tooth Pediatric Dentistry, your child’s comfort is a top priority with us.
Flu season is here, bringing with it coughing, sniffling, aches and pains. As a parent, you want to do everything you can to make sure your child stays healthy.
Kids will be kids…and that means they’re active, always on the go and prone to accidents as well.
Do you worry that your children might get upset at the prospect of going to the dentist?
What your child eats has a direct impact on the health of his mouth. That’s why serving balanced meals are one the best ways you can contribute to good oral health.
At the office of Tiny Tooth Pediatric Dentistry, we provide skilled and compassionate care to help children of all ages enjoy the benefits of a healthy smile.
At the office of Tiny Tooth Pediatric Dentistry, we emphasize a preventive approach to dental care.
As every parent knows, getting ready for the start of a new school year can be a very hectic time.
Among the many questions on a new parent’s mind is, “When will my baby’s first tooth come into place?
