Fluoride Use: Are you concerned?
Fluoride Use: Are you concerned? As a dental consumer, you, have every right to ask questions. As well you should. So, in spite of the turnaround in our collective dental health since the introduction of fluoride to community water, some still doubt its safety. From...
Tooth Care Products
Tooth Care Products Q: Hey doc, Every time I go to the store it seems like I see more and more different kinds of toothpaste and toothbrushes. I get a toothbrush and sometimes toothpaste at my check-ups, but I want to make sure I’m using the right stuff. Can you help...
Cavities Not Seen by Dentist Up North
Cavities Not Seen by Dentist Up North Q: I don’t understand. I went for a checkup and cleaning the other day and they found three cavities. I just saw my dentist up north six months ago and he said everything was fine. How is this possible? A: Believe it or not, this...
Baby Teeth, Save or Extract?
Baby Teeth, Save or Extract? Q: Why can’t we just pull it Doc? It’s only a baby tooth. A: Maintaining optimum dental health for your children is more important now than ever before. How many of you remember being taken to the dentist as a child a having a filling or...
Does Thumbsucking Affect Your Child’s Teeth?
Thumbsucking Q: I need some help! My daughter sucks her thumbs and also three of her fingers. I’m worried that this is causing a problem with her teeth. How do I get her to stop? A: Please rest assured that thumbsucking is a normal behavior and is cause for little...
How Early Can Braces Be Done
How Early Can Braces Be Done? Q: I was told my daughter should get braces but she is only 7 years old. Is it normal to start with braces that early? A: Yes, it is perfectly normal to begin with orthodontics at that young age. Children can begin orthodontic treatment...
Kids Crooked Teeth, What Are Options
Q: Doc, my child’s adult teeth are coming in crooked and she won’t smile anymore. What can you do? A: Ask any child with less-than perfect teeth about teasing and nicknames, and you’ll no doubt hear a sad story. We hear them every day. There is real substance to such...
Caring For Kids Teeth
Simply good parenting begins with wanting the best for our children. Quality schools, solid values and a sense of family are all important components. Sometimes time and money can put limits on what we can do for our kids’ health and happiness, but not when it comes...
Myths About Children’s Dental Health
This week instead of answering just one question I’m going to answer a few different ones about children’s dental health. One of the most common questions is when should a child have their first dental visit. A new recommendation by the American Academy of Pediatric...
Child’s First Visit to Dentist, Afraid
Q: Hey Doc, my husband just took our 3-year old to the dentist and she freaked out. She came home terrified. I don’t want to scar her for life, what can I do? A: Sorry to hear your little one had such a bad experience. You didn’t mention if this was her first visit....