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Kids are at greater risk of catching dental infection (tooth abscess) because their immune system may not be as mature as those of adults. Apart from this, poor diet and poor oral hygiene damage teeth and it is here when bacteria get a chance to...
In almost every culture parent have told the tooth fairy tale to their kids. The version changes from family to family but the purpose remains the same – to calm down children when they first shed their milk teeth or losing baby teeth. In addition...
Selecting a right toothpaste for your children is an important step to ensure their dental and oral health. On the market there are so many toothpaste brands claiming to be best and kid friendly that it becomes overwhelming to decide which one to buy. These...
Teaching new things to young children can be challenging. It requires some thinking and strategies to make learning pleasurable. The habit of brushing teeth is important for children's dental and oral health; however, many parents report that they find it hard to instill this practice...
Cavities form when bacteria feeds on the sugar left behind on your teeth by the food you eat. As they consume these sugars, they make an acid that dissolves your enamel, eventually making the holes known as cavities. Did you know that cavities are contagious?...
Somewhere between 25% and 50% of children require some sort of orthodontic treatment or braces. Braces do an incredible job of giving children straight teeth that last a lifetime, but they also present a number of challenges when it comes to cleaning their teeth. There are...
Baby teeth (also known as deciduous teeth) are your child’s first twenty teeth and most children start losing them around their 6th birthday as they’re replaced by permanent teeth. If your child is losing their baby teeth too early, be sure to see a pediatric dentist to...
Brushing and flossing are incredibly important to your child’s oral health. There’s a reason that the American Dental Association recommends brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing once a day. Unfortunately, most children don’t want to clean their teeth, whether that means brushing or flossing....
Practicing proper dental hygiene and regularly visiting a pediatric dentist will go a long way to ensuring the oral health of your child. Nevertheless, your child’s diet also plays a key role in their oral health. A diet full of sugary or acidic foods will...
Using a good toothbrush is an important part of practicing good dental hygiene but choosing a toothbrush can be difficult. When you go shopping for a toothbrush, you’ll likely find the number of options overwhelming. With that in mind, we’re going to discuss the main...