Considering how thin the layer of enamel that makes up the outer coating of our teeth is, it may be hard to realize its actual strength. Tooth enamel is the body’s most resistant substance. Unfortunately, some children are predisposed to “hypoplasia” which is the proper term for underdeveloped tooth enamel. It can be caused by […]
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Follow The Natural Progression
Losing baby teeth and gaining permanent ones is a natural course of events. Babies start to get their first set of teeth around the age of 6 months and the teeth will keep coming in until all twenty are in place, usually by the child’s third birthday. We want to keep the baby teeth healthy […]
Getting Ready
One of the best reasons to take your child to a pediatric dentist is that he has been trained in the specific needs of children and is concentrated on making his patients feel comfortable and secure. Hopefully your child was introduced to a pediatric dental home at an early age so that going to the […]
Be Ready At Every Turn
There are dental issues particular to children of every age group. Infants and toddlers are at risk for tooth decay from over exposure to baby formula. Parents should be careful to schedule feeding times and to avoid letting their child fall asleep with a bottle full of formula. Toddlers often become obsessed with “sippy cups.” […]
