It can be difficult for a parent when their child complains about tooth or mouth pain. Typically, if your child is experiencing pain, the first thing you’ll do is check their mouth to see if you can spot what’s bothering them. But what if you can’t find anything? Sometimes, an infected, or an abscessed, tooth …
Great news: there’s no rigid schedule when it comes to losing baby teeth, and each child grows and develops on their own schedule. Typically by kindergarten, children will start to lose their teeth. Usually there is no pain involved, but there may be a bit of tenderness in the gums after the tooth falls out. …
Paediatric dental x-rays (radiographs) are recommended after a clinical examination has deemed them necessary. Dental radiographs are a very important diagnostic tool for the dentist. The dentist uses radiographs for many reasons such as detecting dental decay, detecting bone diseases, and helping to assess developmental tooth defects and anomalies. Radiographs are also used in evaluating …
Infants and young children may suck on fingers, pacifiers and other objects, which is referred to as non-nutritive sucking. It helps the child relax, as well as soothe and calm themselves. Children that have non-nutritive habits can cause their teeth to move out of alignment and affect the way their teeth bite together. The frequency, …
Mouthguards are used to protect teeth from injury during sports. Hockey, baseball, soccer and lacrosse are some examples of sports that typically require children to wear mouthguards. It is beneficial for children to wear a mouthguard for any activity that could potentially cause a mouth or tooth injury. Mouthguards typically cover the upper teeth and …
Paediatric dentists are experts when it comes to treating children’s dental anxiety and getting dental work completed under difficult situations. Some children require additional support to ensure a positive dental appointment. For example, some children may have anxiety, may have had a difficult past dental experience, are medically compromised or have other diverse needs. At …
Dental decay is caused by bacteria and is the most common chronic childhood disease. Some people are affected by dental decay more than others. Even the best brushers and flossers can still get dental decay. Dental pits (hollows) and fissures (grooves) are present on the biting surfaces of the back teeth. Food debris and plaque …
Once in a while, we all need a treat. Everything in moderation is the key! Here is a list of treats to avoid, and some that are acceptable in moderation. Red Light snacks should be avoided; Yellow Light snacks are acceptable in moderation and not all the time, and Green Light snacks can be good …
For teens and tweens, the permanent (adult) set of teeth are present. Taking care of permanent teeth at this stage in overall development can be a challenge for parents. We will encourage a positive attitude about oral health care with your child. We understand that for parents, it can be a balance between fostering independence …
Plaque removal is the most important goal of brushing and flossing. Frequency and attention to detail are imperative, as effective brushing and flossing helps removes the plaque in between the teeth. Tips for Removing Plaque from your Child’s Teeth: 3 FOR 3 RULE: Brush three times daily for three minutes.If your children are not able …
