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When the inner pulp of a tooth becomes infected, the typical treatment for adults is a root canal. However, a procedure called a pulpectomy is often the best option for saving a primary (baby) tooth in children. A pulpectomy involves removing the entire pulp from a primary tooth in an atte...
Prolonged thumb-sucking, as well as pacifier use, can have a negative impact on your child’s smile over time. Most often, babies, toddlers, and small children resort to thumb-sucking or pacifier use as a way to soothe themselves or calm anxiety. While thumb-sucking and pacifier use d...
Suddenly breaking or chipping a tooth can be an alarming experience. Dental accidents can happen to anybody, regardless of a person’s oral health. If you find yourself in a situation that results in trauma to your mouth, such as a chipped or broken tooth here’s what to do to help with ...
The decision to get braces can be a tough one. With so many orthodontic treatment options available, you might not know which direction to go. For many people, the comfort and appearance of braces are most important. For others, the length of treatment or dietary restrictions could be the ...
Parents always want the very best for their children and their dental health. From the time the first teeth grow in, it’s essential to promote healthy oral hygiene habits to avoid the most common dental problems children face. Dental-related issues are common in children of all ages, whi...
It’s often recommended that you first bring your child to a pediatric dentist around age one, or whenever the first tooth erupts, for a checkup. While most children have completely normal first-time and subsequent visits, some children will experience a rare phenomenon that can be de...
Orthodontic treatment can correct a variety of different dental problems. From crowding to misalignments and even under and overbites, braces are incredibly effective. Before undergoing orthodontic treatment, you may be wondering if you need to have your wisdom teeth removed if you havenâ€...
Tooth sensitivity can be uncomfortable and affect kids in different ways. Having sensitive teeth could mean giving up certain foods, mood changes, and irritability in children. By understanding what causes tooth sensitivity and how to both prevent and treat it, you can help your child avoi...
Tooth decay is one of the most common dental-related problems. If left untreated, tooth decay (cavities) can eventually reach the inner pulp of the affected tooth resulting in the need for more extensive treatments. Children are often at increased risk of tooth decay because of poor dietar...
Many of us grow up being told certain dental-related facts that simply are not true. You might even have preconceptions of what’s right and wrong concerning your dental health. By debunking some of these dental myths, you’ll be able to take a more proactive approach to your ora...