Pediatric Dentistry | Blog Posts
As a parent, you want what’s best for your child, including their oral health. But many parents simply don’t realize that what they think they know about oral health isn’t always accurate. Children’s oral health doesn’t have to be complicated. Here is a list of things we dentists encounter a lot – and what we… Continue Reading:
Hiking Mount Everest. Bathing a cat. Doing your own taxes without software. What do these three things have in common? They’re all easier than taking an unwilling child to the dentist. If your child is strong-willed or fearful, getting them to their semi-annual dental exam can be an exercise in futility – and an actual… Continue Reading:
With so many things to do and see in the Dallas, Texas, metro area, it can sometimes be difficult to decide what to do on your day off. But a very fun museum for people of all ages is Dallas’ own Perot Museum of Nature and Science. The Perot features five floors of natural history… Continue Reading:
When little Cruise Horsburgh was born on January 27, 2018, he greeted the world with a surprise in his mouth – a fully formed tooth. Cruise’s parents, Shannon MacAllister and Dean Horsburgh, were understandably shocked to see the bottom lower central incisor in their baby’s mouth, but they soon learned that it does happen -… Continue Reading:
A recent headline in the United Kingdom’s Metro paper cautions, “You might want to stop feeding your kids Costa babyccinos if you want them to have teeth.” Wait, what? Apparently, a UK-based coffee chain, Costa, now offers what is known as a “babyccino,” or a cappuccino for kids. Now, before you get all up in… Continue Reading:
If you’re like most parents, you try to feed your children the healthiest food possible. From a nutritious breakfast to a wholesome lunch and satisfying dinner, you strive to teach good habits that will encourage your children to make a lifetime of healthy choices. But a new study in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine… Continue Reading:
Brushing your children’s teeth may not be one of your highest priorities, but a recent survey by Delta Dental has revealed one more reason it should be. Delta Dental’s annual survey of working parents has revealed that in 2016, 45 percent of parents missed “some” work to deal with their child’s oral health problems. That is a… Continue Reading:
Even if you’ve never gotten your own wisdom teeth (or third molars), chances are you’ve heard of them, or you’ve heard friends or family regale you with tales of their extraction. Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that grow in the very back of your mouth. Though it is possible to get up… Continue Reading:
For many people, saving money has become the ultimate pursuit. Between savings apps, rebate programs and extreme couponing, finding a good deal has never been easier. But there are times when cutting corners to cut costs isn’t the best idea. Here’s a list of five things you should never scrimp on. Shoes Yes, there are… Continue Reading:
If you’ve had a toothache before, you probably already know how hard it can be to focus on anything but that pain in your mouth. Maybe that’s why in 2016, a full 21 percent of American adult respondents to a Delta Dental survey reported missing at least one day of work due to oral health… Continue Reading:
It’s no secret that most kids love fruit juice. After all, what’s not to love? It’s sweet and refreshing, and since it’s made of fruit, it’s good for you, right? Not so fast, says the American Academy of Pediatrics. While 100 percent fruit juice really is good for children in moderation, it’s also packed with… Continue Reading:
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably never heard of the rare conditions known as tooth fusion or germination, and understandably so. It is estimated that only about 2.5 percent of Caucasian and 5 percent of Asian children experience either of these dental issues, and most people never hear about either condition unless it affects… Continue Reading:
On May 18, a report by CBS News out of Boston WBX-TV brought to light a dilemma for pediatric dentists and parents that has been controversially debated for several years, yet has not gotten much mainstream press attention. Dr. Stephen Hill offers pediatric sedation dentistry as a safe alternative to the controversial papoose board. Often children… Continue Reading:
“Aren’t my child’s teeth just going to fall out anyway?” That’s a question I get from many parents after warning them about preserving the baby teeth. While the baby teeth do fall out by around age 12, they have important functions while they are in place. It’s important for teeth to be kept healthy and… Continue Reading:
