Did you know that about 1 in 2000 babies are born with teeth? These teeth are called a “natal teeth”. If your baby is not one of these rare babies, he or she most likely will experience teething some time in the first year of...
Periodontal disease in children - is a serious bacterial infection. It destroys the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. It is also called gum disease. The main cause of periodontal disease is the buildup of plaque on the teeth. Plaque contains bacteria that sticks...
Many believe that cosmetic dentistry is only for adults, this is not so. There are pediatric dentists that specialize in this dental health area keeping in view the fact that children with dental deficiencies may require such treatment. Though some argue that that children are too...
Thumb sucking is a normal habit that we see in many infants. When babies suck on a thumb or pacifier they derive a sense of comfort and pleasure out of it. In some babies this habit is formed even before birth that is why parents...
You don’t have to keep your wisdom teeth in order to have a beautiful, healthy smile. Furthermore, if left unattended, they can cause a lot of problems in the future: they can emerge in an angle, may crowd the mouth and not fully emerge. That’s...
The veneers are probably the fastest way to a beautiful smile, and this treatment is the perfect solution for the people with cosmetic dental problems. That’s surely explains the tremendous popularity of dental veneers over the last 30 years. With the increase in popularity of...
Here we have prepared a list of short dental health facts that you and your child must know. Dropping of such little knowledge can sensitize children on importance of their dental health. An Englishman William Addis first developed modern tooth brush in 1700s. He attached...
We all find healthy white teeth attractive, but, unfortunately, sometimes our kids’ teeth not as white as we would like them to be. Below we will look into some reasons why children’s teeth might be yellow and stained, and offer some solutions for this problem. Reasons...
Many parents become worry on hearing the idea of "Root Canal Treatment" for their kids. They believe that their children will have to undergo severe pain during this procedure. However, if an experienced and qualified pediatric dentist recommends RCT then parents can shed their anxiety...
Although dental care continuously improving, millions of Americans suffer tooth loss. According to National Center for Health Statistics more than 36 million Americans do not have any teeth, and 120 million people in the U.S. are missing at least one tooth. The most common cases...
