While kids in Waco are excited and gearing up for the joyful holiday season, it’s up to the parents to make sure that they are doing so in a tooth-savvy manner. Here are a few tips that will help ensure that your child survives the holiday with a healthy smile.
Book Your Child’s Checkup Before the Year Is Over
The end of the year is quickly approaching. Making a dental checkup or planning potential treatment for your child should be on your to-do list.
7 Complications of Premature Tooth Loss
Did you know that each baby tooth has a specific time period in which it’s supposed to fall out on its own? A child’s first set of teeth are meant to help with proper speech and facial development. In addition, primary teeth serve as placeholders for permanent ones, helping guide them into the proper position. Losing baby teeth prematurely can cause several complications 一 here are the most common:
Tips for Teaching Your Child to Brush Their Teeth
We believe that starting a good oral care routine with your child at an early age is essential for the long-term health of their teeth. But we know that getting a young child to understand the importance of brushing their teeth can be an uphill battle, so we’ve put together a few tips that will help your family along the way.
The Dangers of Thumb, Finger, and Pacifier Sucking
Most pediatric dentists recommend helping children discontinue sucking habits by their first birthday or shortly thereafter. If your toddler or preschooler is still sucking their fingers, using a pacifier, or routinely relying on a sippy cup, there are some serious growth complications that can arise.
Why do Cavities in Baby Teeth Need to be Filled?
One of the most common questions we hear at our office is, “If my child’s baby tooth has a cavity, why does it need a filling if it’s going to fall out anyway?” Learn more about this here.