Pediatric Dentistry
89 articles
"Early Mixed Dentition: Managing the Transitional Period"
"Between ages 6-8, something amazing happens in your child's mouth: baby teeth start falling out and adult teeth come in."
Read more β"Ectopic Eruption: Management of Misaligned Tooth Emergence"
"Ectopic eruption happens when a tooth erupts in the wrong location or at an unusual angle."
Read more β"Ankyloglossia and Speech Effects: Understanding Tongue-Tie"
"Tongue-tieβcalled ankyloglossia by dentistsβaffects about 4-11 out of every 100 newborns, making it quite common."
Read more βNursing Bottle Decay Sweetened Beverages at Night
If your baby or toddler uses a bedtime bottle, you might think you're doing
Read more β"Helping Your Child Stop Thumb Sucking: Age-Appropriate"
Thumb and finger sucking beyond age 3-4 can affect teeth development. Learn supportive strategies to help kids stop.
Read more β"Toothpaste for Children: Age-Appropriate Fluoride"
"Clinical guidance on pediatric toothpaste selection by age, fluoride concentrations, swallowing risk, flavor considerations, and prescription."
Read more β"Delayed Eruption: Why Your Child's Permanent Teeth Are"
Understanding late tooth eruption in children and when to be concerned.
Read more β'Tongue-Tie in Babies and Toddlers: Early Detection'
Learn how to identify tongue-tie in your infant or toddler, when treatment
Read more βYour Dental Health During School Years
Your school years (ages 6-12) are a critical time for establishing healthy
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