Kids and cavities, they seem to go hand in hand. In fact, at least one survey result has stated that over 40% of children between the ages of 2 and 11 have already been affected by tooth decay. The ADA has identified tooth decay as the most common chronic disease among the childhood population of […]
Month: May 2017
Establish A Plan For Early Prevention
Fortunately we don’t have to wait until our child is suffering from a toothache to determine that there may be a cavity brewing. In fact, by the time the tooth is actually causing him pain the tooth decay is probably advanced. The sooner a cavity is spotted the better the chance that it can be […]
Early Assessment Is Beneficial To Treatment
That gap between your child’s two front teeth – or any two of his teeth for that matter – is known professionally as a diastema. It is a common phenomenon among children whose teeth are continuing to develop and usually corrects itself with time. However, if a diastema is still present after the permanent teeth […]
More Ways To Fight Against Tooth Decay
We as parents do everything possible to protect our children’s dental health. We take them to see their pediatric dentist for regular six month checkups, we try to see to it that they are exposed to healthy fruits and vegetables, we limit sweet and starchy snacks and avoid colas and sports drinks at all costs. […]