Everything for parents dealing with their kids’ teeth — from that first baby tooth coming in, to stopping decay early, to figuring out when your child should see a dentist for the first time.
Have you noticed bleeding while your children are brushing or flossing their teeth? Do they have bad breath that won’t seem to go away? Upon checking, does your little one have swollen and sore gums? Your child could be exhibiting symptoms of gum disease in children. Know about childhood periodontal diseases, such as symptoms, risk …
It’s important to find the right pediatric dentist for your children. Going to the dentist is usually a frightening experience for kids. The technology, sounds, and all the prodding in the mouth can become overwhelming for them. This is why it’s important to find a dentist who has the expertise to gently and professionally assess …
One challenge that all parents in the Northern Marianas share is getting their young children to practice good oral hygiene. Oftentimes brushing and cleaning one’s teeth can feel like a big chore; plus, few kids feel positively about going to the dentist. But it’s all the more important to instill the value of keeping one’s …
If you thought that all dentists are the same, you are actually mistaken. Just as is the case with any other profession in the medical field, dentists also have their respective areas of specialization. But despite the differences in their speciality, the work that they all do is quite similar in the sense that they …
Today, I will enlighten us about common oral health myths about dental caries for children and what we can do to prevent rampant caries in children. Most often cavities and tooth decay will attack 42 PERCENT OF CHILDREN between the ages of 2 and 11, and caries is the most common childhood disease. How can …