• By Admin
• Date: 15 Nov 2020

How to Tell if Your Child Needs Braces

Orthodontic problems are either hereditary or can develop over time. Problems passed down from parents can include issues with jaw structure, crooked teeth, and overcrowded teeth. Other orthodontic problems can be attributed to a child’s habits such as pacifier use, thumb sucking and mouth breathing. These usually lead to issues of spacing and bite.

Signs Your Child Might Need Braces

• Trouble biting together
• Misaligned teeth that are overcrowded or misplaced
• Overbite (upper teeth overlap lower teeth)
• Underbite (lower teeth protrude beyond upper teeth)
• Crossbite (upper teeth sit inside bottom teeth)
• Open bite (upper teeth and lower teeth slant outward and do not touch)
• Mouth breathing and/or snoring

• By Admin
• Date: 1 Nov 2020

What Does Good Oral Health Mean?

Good oral health is also a partnership between children, their families, dental professionals, and to some degree, the school system and anyone that has input in a child’s eating habits.

Daily preventive oral health care which includes proper brushing and flossing is critical to preventing painful and expensive dental problems. Eating a balanced diet and limiting snacks between meals can also contribute to better oral health.

Visiting the dentist twice a year is also something that parents should make a part of their children’s overall health regimen. Getting a dental professional examination of the teeth and soft palate, including radiographs, and review of proper dental and jaw development is one of the most important things in the quest for good oral health. Plaque can be removed properly before acids create decay and cavities.

• By Admin
• Date: 20 Oct 2020

What's Involved With a Dental Exam?

During the routine check-up, the pediatric dentist will review your child's medical and dental history. He or she will gently examine your child's teeth, oral tissues, and jaws. The teeth will be cleaned to remove any plaque build-up or tarter. The teeth are then polished, followed by the application of a sealer. Sealants are thin, protective plastic coatings added to permanent molars and other back teeth susceptible to decay.

We may also apply fluoride, a preventative treatment for tooth decay which can be thought of as a vitamin for teeth as it makes the enamel more resistant. Application is recommended after dental cleanings.

Our pediatric dentists will talk to you and your child about dental health in ways that they can understand. We will teach you how to motivate your child to help to take responsibility for their healthy smile. Our pediatric dentists and staff are committed to helping your child enjoy healthy teeth.