Tobacco in any form can jeopardize your child’s health and cause incurable damage. Teach your child about the dangers of tobacco....

You might not be surprised anymore to see people with pierced tongues, lips or cheeks, but you might be surprised to know just how...

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recognizes the benefits of xylitol on the oral health of infants, children,...

When a child begins to participate in recreational activities and organized sports, injuries can occur. A properly fitted mouth guard, or...

Fluoride is an element, which has been shown to be beneficial to teeth. However, too little or too much fluoride can be detrimental to...

A sealant is a clear or shaded plastic material that is applied to the chewing surfaces (grooves) of the back teeth (premolars and...

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Good oral hygiene removes bacteria and the left over food particles that combine to create cavities. For infants, use a wet gauze or...

Begin daily brushing as soon as the child’s first tooth erupts. A pea size amount of fluoride toothpaste can be used after the child is...

Healthy eating habits lead to healthy teeth. Like the rest of the body, the teeth, bones and the soft tissues of the mouth need a...

One serious form of decay among young children is baby bottle tooth decay. This condition is caused by frequent and long exposures of an...

Teething, the process of baby (primary) teeth coming through the gums into the mouth, is variable among individual babies. Some babies...

According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), your child should visit the dentist by his/her 1st birthday. You can...

Developing malocclusions, or bad bites, can be recognized as early as 2-3 years of age. Often, early steps can be taken to reduce the...

The pulp of a tooth is the inner central core of the tooth.  The pulp contains nerves, blood vessels, connective tissue and reparative...

Sucking is a natural reflex and infants and young children may use thumbs, fingers, pacifiers and other objects on which to suck. It may...

Parents are often concerned about the nocturnal grinding of teeth (bruxism). Often, the first indication is the noise created by the...

Tooth brushing is one of the most important tasks for good oral health. Many toothpastes, and/or tooth polishes, however, can damage...

Radio graphs (X-Rays) are a vital and necessary part of your child’s dental diagnostic process. Without them, certain dental conditions...