Two minutes, twice a day. What could be simpler, right? The ADA recommends we all brush our teeth for two minutes twice a day, but for kids, this simple task isn’t always so simple. Little hands can struggle to work a toothbrush well enough to reach every nook and cranny on every tooth. Also, a …
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Have you ever seen a child in the grocery store with their shoes on the wrong feet and shirt on backward? Chances are that they insisted on getting dressed “all by themselves.” Kids love to assert their “big kid” status around 4 years of age, so it’s not uncommon for battles around brushing teeth to …
Why Baby Teeth Need Fillings As a parent, you try to do all the right things for your child. You help your child brush and floss, you offer teeth-healthy snacks, and you only let them drink water, yet despite all your efforts, your toddler or child has cavities in their baby teeth. You and your …
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Is your child afraid of the dentist? Raise your hand and cover your mouth if you’ve ever dreaded a trip to the dentist. If you’re like 60% of the population, you just raised your hand. More than half of us have some amount of dental anxiety. Not surprisingly, your child might be afraid of the …
Many parents feel nothing but fear and dread when faced with packing back-to-school lunches. It’s no wonder. We’re faced with finding healthy foods that kids will actually eat. (Raise your hand if the perfectly nutritious lunch you packed with love ever came back home untouched. While we, unfortunately, don’t have a magic solution for all …
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Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) Stops Tooth Decay Without Drilling! Imagine treating your child’s cavity without subjecting them to a dental drill. This dream can be a reality with silver diamine fluoride (SDF). SDF has been used to treat and prevent cavities painlessly in Japan and the UK for decades, and now this exciting dental treatment …
5 Reasons Why Baby Teeth Need Fillings It’s tempting to ignore a cavity in a baby tooth. We get it. After all, baby teeth are just going to fall out eventually, so what does it matter? We hear this question often in our pediatric dental office. The risks of leaving a decaying baby tooth untreated …
Choosing the Best Children’s Toothbrush: Manual and Electric Not all toothbrushes are created equal, and choosing the best children’s toothbrush means looking at more than what cartoon character is on the handle. And this is one place where size does indeed matter! Choosing the right brush for your child is important for their oral health, …
Three Tips to Prevent Mouth Injuries Active kids are healthy, happy kids. Unfortunately, though, active kids are also at risk for mouth injuries. Kids who play sports risk chipping, cracking, and even knocking out a tooth.
Children’s Special Needs Dentist Near Cleveland All children require experienced care when visiting the dentist. Many children (and adults!) have anxiety about seeing the dentist. For those with emotional, cognitive, developmental and/or physical impairments, a trip to the dentist can seem downright terrifying! Such patients need dentists and team members who can compassionately meet their …
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