Habits are hard to break, especially when it comes to kids. Unfortunately, there are some prevalent habits facing young kids that can really impact their dental health over time. Thumb-sucking or finger sucking are among the most common. Babies are born with a natural sucking reflex, and thumb sucking becomes means of self-soothing for many… Continue Reading about Could Your Child Benefit from a Habit Appliance?
A palate expander is a fixed orthodontic appliance that is commonly recommended for young children. Since this is often the first type of appliance that a child may wear, it is understandable why parents want to know more about it, such as why a child may need it as well as what to expect during… Continue Reading about Why Does My Child Need a Palate Expander?
Compared to adults, children have a lifetime ahead of them. Therefore, when it comes to pediatric dental care, prevention is the focus. Preventative dental treatments at an early age can go a long way in helping patients avoid costly and painful dental services later in life. One part of preventative dental care is what you… Continue Reading about How a Dentist Can Strengthen Your Child’s Smile
It’s easy to complain about the cost when talking about braces for your child. Metal braces, clear aligners and other orthodontic treatments and oral appliances do carry a notable expense. However, don’t dismiss the return you will be getting on that investment. Orthodontic treatment offers far more than a beautiful smile. Beyond aesthetic goals, you… Continue Reading about The Remarkable Return on Your Orthodontic Investment
Invisalign is a revolutionary orthodontic treatment option that is highly preferred by teens and adults across the nation. Invisalign is virtually invisible to others, and you can remove the trays to eat, brush and floss. While Invisalign is also more comfortable than traditional braces, patients may still experience an adjustment period in which soreness or… Continue Reading about Managing Sore Teeth While Using Invisalign
The primary teeth, most often referred to as “baby teeth,” are the first set of teeth to erupt from a child’s gums during the first few years of life. Though baby teeth are only temporary until permanent teeth take their place, these twenty teeth play critical roles towards a child’s development and well-being. Just because… Continue Reading about Why Baby Teeth Need Proper Care
Brushing, flossing and limiting sugar are essential rules for avoiding cavities. However, if you are a child with emerging permanent teeth, professional dental care offers yet another powerful weapon against tooth decay. Dental sealants are designed to provide extra protection for those back molars that are hard to keep clean for kids. Since dental sealants… Continue Reading about Does My Child Really Need Dental Sealants?
Orthodontics is a specialized field of dentistry that focuses on the correction of malpositioned teeth and jaws. While many people assume orthodontics is simply a matter of putting metal braces on a teenager with crooked teeth, this unique niche of dentistry offers so much more. In fact, there are many misconceptions about orthodontics, and we’d… Continue Reading about Orthodontics: Are You Believing These Myths?
Isn’t my child too young for orthodontics? Not necessarily. Many children qualify for “two-phase orthodontic treatment.” This is when an orthodontist detects a problem in a young child that will eventually need orthodontic treatment. To lessen future treatment or make the correction easier, there may be ways to intercept potential problems when the child is… Continue Reading about What is the Purpose of Two-Phase Orthodontic Treatment?
Every orthodontic patient looks forward to the same day – the day when their brackets and bands come off and a beautiful straight smile is revealed. Now that you understand how much the sacrifice of wearing braces has paid off, there’s something else you should know. Your orthodontic treatment isn’t done. When braces are removed,… Continue Reading about Retainer Rules Worth Remembering
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