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What are Pediatric Partials? Pediatric Partials or Pedi-Partials are a custom-made oral appliance used to replace a kid’s missing teeth. Also, they are known as Groper appliance or dentures. Pediatric Partials are like adult partials replacing only the milk teeth in a child. A Pediatric Partial...
Mouthguard is a dental appliance to protect teeth and gums from injury when involved in sports. The American Dental Association recognizes that children are likely to harm their teeth when not wearing a mouth guard. That is why pediatric dentists recommend them for the safety...
Bad breath, medically referred to as halitosis but more often known as just having bad breath, is rather common and affects both adults and children. It's fairly normal to have bad breath from time to time, particularly when you first get up in the morning...
Brushing is only one aspect of good oral hygiene. Most American dentists claim that children's tooth enamel degradation is on the rise. Parents must make a concerted effort to protect their children's enamel if they wish to stop the wear and tear on their teeth...
Dental health diet is the biggest challenge for parents because what most children like to eat destroys their dental well-being. Tooth decay is common and number of children developing crooked teeth is increasing day by day. The real culprit behind all this is the type...
Caring for a child’s primary teeth not only helps prevent decay and disease that can damage secondary teeth, but early care can also help build good habits that will stick with your child throughout their life. Getting your child to brush and floss his/her teeth...
Typically, baby’s teeth will begin to come in around 6 months of age. Sometimes also called primary teeth, the initial baby’s teeth help the mouth get ready for kid’s permanent teeth. Primary teeth are great not just for cute baby smiles, but they also have...
Should my teen continue to see a Pediatric dentist in Allen or switch to an adult dentist? is a common question we get. If you've been bringing your kid to the dentist from a young age, chances are they've already gone to a pediatric dentist rather...
Why do we grow baby teeth? Our teeth provide multiple functions. There is so much more to teeth than just helping us chew our food, despite what some people may believe. As our jaws expand and grow, baby teeth serve as a temporary replacement for our...
To answer this question, we must first recognize what dental sealants are and how they support tooth protection. What are dental sealants? Pits and crevices can be found on the chewing surfaces of back molar teeth. Even if your child brushes and flosses thoroughly, cleaning the tiny...