One of the most important reasons that children should receive pediatric dental care at an early age is so that they will become accustomed to the environment of the office. Hopefully, they will avoid the fear and anxiety that their parents may have experienced when facing their own first dental procedure. Trying to convince a […]
There is actually quite a difference between an “energy” drink and a “sports” drink but they do have at least one thing in common, they can both harm your child’s teeth. Sports drinks are formulated to replace the water and minerals that are lost through vigorous exercise. The risk, however, is in the sugar content […]
A general dentistry practice is able to offer a wide variety of services particular to the various ages of your family members. A pediatric dentist, on the other hand, is focused solely on the needs of your children from the time their first tooth erupts through to adulthood. Everything from the specialized tools used for […]
Some children begin to lose their baby teeth as early as age 4. The average age is 6 but 8 is not out of the range. If your child’s baby teeth came in at an earlier age than most he will probably lose them sooner as well. It’s a natural process of replacement that signals […]
