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...
by Pediatric Dentist | Sep 13, 2012 | Dental Treatment, Oral Health Care, Preventive Dental Care, Uncategorized
Are you wondering what causes bad breath in young children ? Bad breath also known as halitosis is caused by poor oral hygiene habits and or may be related to some health issues. Unhealthy lifestyle habits such as smoking and chewing tobacco can also cause bad breath...
by Pediatric Dentist | Jun 11, 2012 | Dental Treatment, Featured, Oral Health Care, Preventive Dental Care, Uncategorized
The pH of the mouth is different in everyone; sometimes 5,5-6,0, however, on an average basis, it is 7, or neutral. It is generally recognized that a saliva pH range of 6.5 to 7.5 is considered healthy. Low ph can be a precursor to calcium deficiency. The pH of your...
by Pediatric Dentist | Jun 11, 2012 | Dental Treatment, Oral Health Care, Orthodontics
Preserving optimistic dental health can be tough during orthodontic treatment. Nearly all orthodontic patients are teenagers and as a result of hormonal changes undergone during adolescence it also speeds up the frequency and severe ness of periodontal disease. Also...
by Pediatric Dentist | Sep 8, 2011 | Dental Treatment, Oral Health Care, Preventive Dental Care
What is sealant? It is a white plastic (resin) material applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. The resin bonds to the depressions and grooves in the back teeth. The uneven surfaces of the back teeth can be difficult to keep clean since toothbrush...