Dental Blog

Gum pain in children is fairly common as there are lots of things in childhood that affect these soft, sensitive tissues—like emerging teeth, childhood accidents, and even certain foods. However, tooth and gum pain alike that is recurring or increasing in intensity is something you should take notice of. If the symptoms refuse to go…

We‘ve all heard that a nutritious diet is good for a growing child’s body, but that includes their teeth as well! Eating a healthy and varied diet helps children absorb the essential nutrients and vitamins for strong teeth and gives them a lifelong foundation for good oral health. Let’s look at what vitamins are good…

Using pacifiers and thumb sucking is a staple of childhood and common behavior for children who need to soothe themselves or are looking for comfort and security. These behaviors are a completely normal part of a kid’s dental journey, and most children tend to grow out of them after a certain age, but thumb-sucking or…

For many of us, trips to the dentist’s office have been part of our lives since childhood. However, helping children prepare for that first dental visit requires skill and understanding. It’s crucial that children feel safe and comfortable during their time at the dentist, as children who do not receive dental care early in their…

Your baby’s first year is full of exciting milestones, but sometimes those achievements can come with a special set of challenges—especially when it comes to teething. The eruption of your baby’s first teeth means they are healthy and their development is progressing right on schedule, but this children’s dental health milestone can mean pain, irritation,…

Everyone experiences bad breath from time to time, even children. But if catching eye-watering whiffs of foul breath from your kids is the norm, it might be a sign that something else is going on with your children’s dental health. There are plenty of causes for bad breath, from oral hygiene to nutrition, but chronic…

It’s one of the first milestones that all new parents are on the lookout for baby’s first tooth! Although usually accompanied by plenty of fussing and maybe a little discomfort, this important step means that the future is full of bright, toothy smiles. Once your baby’s first teeth start to erupt, however, dental care has…

To new parents, every one of your child’s “firsts” are exciting. Their first steps, first words, first time rolling over—all these things are signs that your child is developing on-track and growing into a healthy individual. The same is true of your child’s first baby teeth, but with the “eruption” of their new smile comes…

There are plenty of reasons why a baby would need a bottle in their first few months and years of life. And while using a bottle has no effects on a baby’s overall health, there is one surprising side effect of bottle use that parents should be aware of—tooth decay! Healthy permanent teeth start with…