Dental

Around this time last year, I wrote a post about mouth guards, and afterward, I thought I would put some to the test by trying different brands on my own child. As I mentioned in my last post on this topic, mouth guards may not be required for all sports, …

Every single day since I’ve been a mom, I’m fairly certain at some point during my day I have wished my kids came with an owner’s manual. Why won’t they just go to bed? Why won’t they just be quiet for one minute? What does that poop color mean? A …

Did you know the mouth is one of the most common sites for injury in children? If a child is injured in the face or mouth, a quick general assessment is needed to rule out more serious medical problems. Was there any loss of consciousness, vomiting, trouble breathing, or bleeding …

As a pediatric dentist, I am often asked by parents, “How do I prepare my child for their upcoming dental visit?” When talking to your child about an upcoming appointment, oftentimes less is more is a good start! With the best of intentions, parents believe we can best prepare our …

From an early age, we keep close tabs on our children’s growth and development and their teeth are certainly a big part of those milestones we mark, celebrate, and hold dear. You probably remember (or try to forget!) those sleepless nights when your babies cut their first teeth. You’ll never …

Parents frequently become concerned about the color of their children’s teeth with the eruption of the permanent teeth. The primary or “baby” teeth are much whiter than the naturally more yellow, newly erupting permanent teeth. The stark color contrast causes concern that there may be a problem with the permanent …

The market is flooded with different toothbrushes, so as a parent, how do we know which one is best for our child? Each toothbrush out there claims to clean better than the rest. Manual toothbrushes are the most popular type of toothbrush for children because they are reliable, and come …

You find out you’re pregnant. Such joy (and perhaps such fear) at the same time! You have so much to look forward to and plan for. There are many things to think about, and there are also a few important first steps to take, such as taking a pregnancy test …

Fall is most definitely in the air. The trees are starting to change. Pumpkin patches, apple cider, and the anticipation of Halloween is among us.  As a pediatric dentist, I am often asked if Halloween is my least favorite time of year. How could a mother and a pediatric dentist …

Now that school is back in session, all the extracurricular activities are gearing up and, for many of our children, this includes some form of sports. There are only a small number of sports that require kids to wear mouth guards, but just because it is not a requirement, does …