Ice from the bottom of a cup. The end of a pencil. A plastic toy, a shirt collar, a pen cap, a straw. Children chew on things, and most of the time it’s harmless. The trouble starts when the object is hard, the chewing is habitual, and it lands on the same teeth every...
Most parents notice it before their child does. The nails are bitten down past the fingertip, the cuticles look ragged, and it seems to happen whenever your child is watching TV, riding in the car, or concentrating on homework. Somewhere in there comes the question we...
Most advice about brushing a young child’s teeth focuses on the child. Very little of it addresses the practical question caregivers actually run into: how do you physically hold a small, mobile person so you can see what you’re doing and reach the teeth that matter?...
Dental hygiene matters for a child’s development; about one in three children don’t brush their teeth often enough, causing problems such as damaged teeth and cavities. Children who do brush their teeth twice a day are at less risk of oral complications than those who...
From a very young age, we have all been served a litany of admonishments and encouragements to maintain a steady regimen of flossing, brushing, and mouthwash. As we get older and we begin to become responsible for our own dental care we are also told that we should go...
When to Replace Your Toothbrushes A toothbrush needs to be replaced every three to four months. During that time of replacing a toothbrush, it’s good to pay attention to how your oral hygiene has been and whether or not you need to try something different. Manual...
Breakfast is the most important part of the day, or so says moms everywhere and numerous scientific journals. Why? Because breakfast moves your body out of the fasting state it was in overnight and kick starts your metabolism for the rest of the day. While it might be...
Pediatric dentistry is an area of concentration that is constantly changing, evolving, and being improved upon but one thing that never changes is the importance of fluoride in your child’s care routine. The qualified team at Smiling Kids Pediatric Dentistry...
Tooth decay is the top childhood disease that dentists face. Children and dentists alike are racked with cavities that need to be filled. Many people often wonder what a filling is and how the cavities are repaired. Helpful information from Smiling Kids Pediatric...
When it comes to the health of children, it is important to make sure to stay on top of all of the required visits. This is just as essential when taking care of children’s teeth. While many parents prefer to wait until teeth come in before visiting the dentist,...
