Studies have shown that more than 51 million school hours are lost to dental disease. Since tooth decay is the major dental issue for school-age children education and prevention are key in turning this statistic around. It all starts in the pediatric dentist’s...

Dental anxiety is a reality for many adults, but it can also affect children. In fact, at least one study has indicated that some 20% of school children are timid about going to the dentist. This challenge is best met by a pediatric dental professional who is skilled...

Even though a fever blister is often referred to as a “cold sore,” it is not the same as a canker sore. Fever blisters form on or around the mouth while canker sores develop on the inside of the cheeks and lips or under the tongue. Fever blisters are spread by a virus...

If your six-month-old seems to be uncommonly cranky, is drooling more than usual, and is trying to stuff anything and everything, including all ten fingers, into his mouth it may well mean that he is teething. The medical term for teething is odontiasis, but simply...

Every stage of a child’s dental development is an important one. The earlier parents can find just the right pediatric dental home the better able they will be to forestall any serious problems that could arise. If left undetected a small, possibly reversible cavity,...

The dental health of their child is a parent’s concern from the time the first tooth erupts. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry as well as your own personal dentist will tell you that early preventive care is the best way to see to it that your child has...

Adult tooth sensitivity is often the result of aging enamel that exposes the under layers of the tooth to the effects of extreme hot or cold sensations. Children can suffer from the same pangs of sensitivity, even though the causes may be completely different. If your...

It’s important to clean your baby’s mouth and gums after every feeding. You can start by using a soft wet cloth to wipe away the traces of leftover baby food or formula. A regular routine for oral health care can begin as soon as the first baby tooth emerges and can...

A pediatric dental hygienist can be more than just that, she is often one of your child’s best friends - whether he knows it or not. Continued good physical and dental health allows children the freedom to eat and drink the nutrients that they need to develop through...

Electrolytes energize the human body. Exercising or taking part in an active sporting event can lower our level of the chemical elements that keep our bodies moving. When the body loses fluids through the perspiration that strenuous physical activity brings on it also...