Protecting your child’s teeth is one of the 1st steps you can take to ensure a lifetime of good health. It is important for you to visit a pedodontist early because it will affect your child’s life. And establish a...
There are several potential causes of gum bleeding, including: 1. Poor Oral Hygiene: When plaque and tartar build up on the teeth and gums, they can cause inflammation and bleeding of the gums. 2. Gum Disease: Gum disease, also known...
Canker sores, also known as Aphthous (AF-thiss) ulcers, are small little sores that pop up inside the lips and cheek area of the mouth at the base of gums and around the tongue. These sores can interfere with basic eating...
Our teeth are with us for the rest of our lives, so it’s up to us to take care of them from an early age. As a parent, it’s important to be aware of any changes or potential problems in...
EARLY CHILDHOOD CARIES (ECC) WHAT IS EARLY CHILDHOD CARIES? Early Childhood Caries goes by many other names. It has been reffered to as baby bottle decay, baby bottle caries, nursing caries and bottle rot amongst other names. It is basically...
Children who have special needs often have unique oral health issues. Symptoms of their condition, oral sensitivity, taking certain medications, diet and difficulty eating can all contribute to dental concerns. Behavioural or medical problems may result in dental care taking...
The most frequently asked question by most of the parents to a dentist is “what is the importance of baby teeth?” and “ why to save or take care of milk teeth when ultimately,they are going to fall and get...
If you think your child is too young to go to a dentist and make a visit, you are wrong : your kid’s teeth are at risk long before he/she tastes her 1st piece of candy. INTRODUCTION: Parents often assume...
Nearly half a million Americans seek dental healthcare outside the US each year. The most common reason given is the high cost of dental care. Those who seek care abroad, report an estimated savings of over 70% and receive high...
The mouth is the 1st “instrument” small children use to explore and connect with the surrounding world. In the so called “oral stage”, the baby’s oral needs are satisfied by breastfeeding and non nutritive sucking. These self soothing behaviours, albeit...