Baby teeth are not immune to plaque buildup. When your child visits his pediatric dentist the hygienist will begin the appointment by scraping off any plaque that has hardened into tartar which is not able to be removed by home brushing. Plaque and tartar can lead to tooth decay and early loss of the primary [...]
We know that children are more prone to cavities than adults so doesn’t it stand to reason that as they get older the risk decreases? If that’s the case then why are so many teenagers still at above-average risk? The answer may have a lot to do with lifestyle. A teen’s life is a busy [...]
Research studies have shown an increase in the number of cavities in preschool-age children over the last ten years. One theory concludes that our kids are being exposed to more sugar than ever and at an earlier age. Another speculates that the introduction to the convenience of bottled water which often lacks fluoride content has [...]
Unless your child is at high risk for cavities or your pediatric dentist feels that after a thorough clinical exam a closer look is prescribed, x-rays are kept to a minimum. Even though the dosage of radiation is extremely nominal it does accumulate so the more often the body is exposed to it the more [...]