If you’ve been taking your child to the dentist since an early age, they’ve probably already visited a pediatric dentist instead of a general dentist. But now that your child is becoming older and has their adult teeth, you may be wondering, should your teen see a pediatric dentist, or when is the right time to switch to an adult…
It’s common to think that because baby teeth will eventually fall out, they’re not that important, but the health of primary teeth in childhood can have a big impact on the health of permanent teeth in adulthood. Learning to care for baby teeth is especially important because the oral hygiene habits developed early in life can carry over into adulthood.…
If your child’s tooth has become infected or damaged, you may have heard the term “root canal.” You may be wondering, “Does my child need a root canal? Don’t baby teeth just fall out anyway?” While it’s true that baby teeth will fall out eventually, protecting your child’s mouth from premature loss of a baby tooth can prevent further issues…
If your child loses a baby tooth at an earlier age than is typical, their dentist may recommend a space maintainer. You’re probably wondering what you need to know about space maintainers and if one is necessary for your child. Space maintainers are used to hold space until a child’s adult or permanent teeth come in. If the space is…
You may think it is too early to teach your child to care for their teeth, but healthy teeth early in life can be an important step towards healthy teeth in adulthood. The dental care habits developed in childhood are the foundation of the habits that will be practiced throughout life. Read on to find out how you can be…