by Pediatric Dentist | Jun 26, 2013 | Dental Treatment, Oral Health Care, Preventive Dental Care
When you hear your dental care provider say that your child has an abscessed tooth, we often hear from parents of young children…What is an abscessed tooth? When you see a lump or bubble around the gum tissue in your child’s mouth that means he or she has...
by Pediatric Dentist | May 29, 2013 | Dental Tips, Oral Health Care, Preventive Dental Care
Parents, please talk to your children about the effects of drinking soda pop. Limit the serving size and the frequency of pop and sugary drinks your child or teen consumes. This is especially true for children wearing braces or orthodontic appliances. Encourage...
by Pediatric Dentist | Apr 1, 2013 | Preventive Dental Care
Oral cancer screenings are a routine part of regular dental check- up visit. Oral cancer is the largest group of those cancers which fall into the head and neck cancer category. Common names for it include such things as mouth cancer, tongue cancer, tonsil cancer,...
by Pediatric Dentist | Mar 4, 2013 | Preventive Dental Care
Sealants are a special coating done on permanent tooth surfaces only to prevent against cavities. Permanent molars have deep pits and grooves in them, and it is very difficult to brush thoroughly to keep those areas free of plaque. Hence by placing sealants on these...
by Pediatric Dentist | Jan 23, 2013 | Preventive Dental Care
Fluoride plays an important role in the prevention of dental cavities. Topical fluoride however is the most effective way to prevent cavities, the fluoride in your drinking water can also can prevent cavities. We would like to share the following message from JADA (...
by Pediatric Dentist | Jan 17, 2013 | Dental Treatment, Preventive Dental Care, Uncategorized
Knowing how to handle a dental emergency can mean the difference between saving and losing your child’s tooth. Here are some tips from the American Dental Association to help you cope quickly and calmly with a dental emergency. Knocked-Out Tooth Baby tooth – If...