Pediatric dentistry is dedicated to cavity prevention. A big step in the goal is to get the children and their parents actively involved in a plan of attack on cavities. Tooth enamel is the strongest element in the human body and it is meant to last a lifetime. In...

The fight against cavities is harder for some children than for others. It could be a matter of genetics or because of a lack of prenatal dental care on the part of the mother, but whether the reason is biological or not certain children are more vulnerable to tooth...

Parents and pediatric dental professionals are up against some tough competition when it comes to influencing our children about the importance of a nutritious diet in the fight against tooth decay. Cavities are the highest contributing factor for children missing...

Where did the summer go? Kids and parents all over the country are asking that question right about now. The time may have seemed to fly by but now it’s time to get back to the school routine. Checking off the items on the school supplies list and making sure that the...

It’s back to school time over the nation and that means that a lot of parents will be packing lunches again. The trick is to put together a healthy lunch with foods that the kids will actually want to eat. Pediatric dentists have offered some tips. Pre-packaged fruit...

The goal of every pediatric dentist is to establish a practice that will appeal to both children and parents alike. He will go all out in his efforts to provide a comfortable dental home that his patients will actually look forward to coming to for regular visits. At...

As we all know it’s hard to perform at the peak of our ability when we don’t feel well. The child who is suffering from the discomfort of a toothache will also be less able to focus on his classroom studies or participate in any school or social activities. Preventive...

It’s hard to record precise results from the studies that have been done on childhood bruxism because of the fact that it often goes undetected. Bruxism is more simply defined as tooth grinding. It is officially classified as a sleep disorder because the action goes...

If you know what to do in a dental emergency involving your own child you will be better able to remain calm if and when the situation arises. Keeping a cool head is the first rule when it comes to successfully handling any kind of crises. Kids play hard. Given that...

It may be best to ask for help from a professional when it’s time to start teaching your child how to properly care for his own teeth. Even though he will need your supervision for the first several years of his life you may not have the skills needed to steer your...