Let’s say your little girl snacks on a bowl of popcorn with her friends on movie night and a hull gets lodged between her tooth and gum. Maybe she doesn’t even notice at first but it stays in there. Best case, it will be an uncomfortable irritation; but it may also fester and turn into
read moreToothaches are never fun. For children, especially young children, they can be overwhelming and confusing. A variety of factors can cause a toothache – tooth decay, incoming teeth, cavities, plaque, a broken tooth, or food or debris trapped between teeth. Sometimes, a toothache may not actually be caused by an oral issue at all (a
read moreTeeth issues are never fun. For children, they can be scary, stressful, and overwhelming. Unfortunately, many children will, at one point or another, have some kind of dental emergency. Accidents happen, after all. If your child finds himself or herself in the throes of a dental emergency, it is good to be educated in what
read moreDental issues in adults are rarely met with glee. Dental issues in children are even more complicated because the makeup of a child’s teeth is different than that of an adult’s teeth. Further, children are not as educated on proper oral hygiene and it can often be a battle to get a young child to
read moreLife can be undoubtedly stressful for parents. The questions, concerns, and worries that accompany the act of raising children seem to be never-ending. Further, within every subset of parenting and within every situation that arises, there are numerous ways to deal with that issue. It can difficult to sort through hearsay and anecdotes when attempting
read moreChildren aren’t the best at maintaining hygiene. When there’s so much to learn and explore, who can blame them for wanting to forego the dull, daily routine of washing? Of course, as a parent, you understand the importance of making sure kids bathe and brush their teeth regularly. Bad hygiene can not only lead to
read moreOral hygiene is important. And perhaps more so for children, as oral health plays a role in development in addition to health and wellness. Most parents are quick to schedule pediatrician visits, but dentist visits are less likely. The last couple of decades have seen a rise in tooth decay among young children, according to
read moreYou probably haven’t thought much about how you brush your teeth since you were first learning as a young child. However, there’s a good chance you’ve forgotten some of what you learned and developed some bad habits along the way. Even if you have small children of your own and you’re teaching them how to
read moreMost parents never expect their small children to develop cavities, but some kids are prone to a condition known as dental caries, by which certain bacteria in the mouth destroy enamel, leading to tooth decay. In other cases, children are exposed to foods and beverages that contain sugars, acids, and other harmful substances that can
read moreAlthough there are plenty of books that explain what to expect when you find yourself in the family way, there really is no definitive parenting manual, and kids don’t come with individual instructions. As a result, parents often find themselves dealing with situations for which they are ill-prepared. You might think you’re doing pretty good
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