Silver Diamine Fluoride Treatments: Not Your Child’s Only Option
Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) has gained national attention over the past few years as an alternative to the treatment of tooth decay. Dental Caries (tooth decay) affects about one out of four children between the ages of 2-5. SDF is antimicrobial liquid that is brushed onto a cavitated tooth to stop the progression of the cavity. It is
What to do about loose baby teeth.
Children eventually get 20 primary teeth. 10 teeth on top and 10 on the bottom. These teeth hold the place for the permanent teeth and are replaced around the age of 6. Typically the lower incisors are the first teeth to become loose. As the permanent tooth begins to erupt the roots of the primary tooth resorb until
Dental Tips for New Parents
On January 28th my wife Abby and I welcomed our first child Noah. We learned quickly that being a new parent is a challenge and there are so many questions to be answered. At Growing Smiles in Floral Vale, we are here to help new parents create a healthy smile that will last a lifetime. Oral
The Importance of Baby Teeth
Why it is necessary to treat baby (primary) teeth? There is a common misconception that baby teeth are not important because these teeth fall out, and, as a result, treatment in these teeth can be avoided. However, treatment of baby teeth is essential for children. Why Are Baby Teeth So Important? Primary teeth are important for many reasons:
Why does my child grind their teeth at night?
Teeth Grinding In Children Is Common This is one of the most common we questions we get at Growing Smiles in Floral Vale. Tooth-grinding or bruxism is defined as “the habitual nonfunctional forceful contact between occlusal (biting surface) tooth surfaces than can occur while awake or asleep.” According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry a study of
Zirconia Crowns Repair Badly Broken Teeth in Kids
Dental crowns are tooth shaped coverings that are typically placed on severely decayed teeth or teeth that have fractured due to trauma. Crowns are cemented over the remaining tooth structure restoring the tooth to its original shape and function. Zirconia crowns are particularly useful when children damage their teeth on the playground, in a sporting event or some
Should Xylitol be apart of your child’s daily oral health care?
Xylitol and Teeth – What The Experts Say What is Xylitol: Xylitol is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol found in small amounts of fruits and vegetables. It has been used as a sweetener aimed to improve oral health1. Xylitol as well as other sugar alcohols are not readily metabolized by oral bacteria, and thus are considered non-cariogenic sugar
Why are My Child’s Teeth Coming in Yellow
This is one of the most common questions I get from parents of 6 and 7 year-olds. Even though there are multiple reasons why your child’s permanent teeth are yellow, the most common reason is the intrinsic color difference between the permanent teeth and baby teeth. What Causes Yellow Teeth in Kids This yellow appearance is also enhanced
