by DentalScapes Admin | Mar 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
The “sippy cup” may well be one of the best mother’s little helpers that was ever invented. It’s good for helping your baby ease away from his bottle but the convenience factor is by far the biggest benefit that the sippy cup provides. Just fill it and forget it,...
by DentalScapes Admin | Mar 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
We all know how important it is for expectant mothers to eat a healthy diet during their pregnancy but did you realize that your baby’s teeth are developing even before he is born? A diet rich in calcium and vitamin C is essential in order for the teeth to mature...
by DentalScapes Admin | Mar 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
You may not consider putting chewing gum on a list of things that are good for your children’s teeth but some actually are beneficial to their oral health. The chewing process itself promotes the flow of saliva and the consistency of the gum can expel any food...
by DentalScapes Admin | Mar 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
Ideally we wait for the permanent teeth to develop and take the place of the primary teeth. This natural process however, is sometimes impeded by tooth decay or accidental injury. When a primary tooth is lost prematurely the teeth around it may begin to move into the...
by DentalScapes Admin | Feb 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
When should you take your child in for his first visit with a pediatric dentist? The accepted recommendation is as soon as his first tooth erupts, but no later than age one. Primary teeth are developing beneath the gum line even before you can see them so preventive...
by DentalScapes Admin | Feb 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
When baby teeth don’t fall out according to schedule they are said to be “over-retained.” As a rule children start to lose their baby teeth by the time they are six years old. By age twelve most children will have lost all of their baby teeth and will have a full set...