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Summer time sports injuries!

2013-07-03T21:28:51+00:00

Spring has finally sprung, we think!! Helmets on, mouthguards in and have fun kids! ...we are here if you need us for those unplanned mouth bumps. Did you know that if a baby tooth is pushed up into the gums from a fall, it will usually heal and re-erupt into the mouth over 3-6 months? However, if a permanent tooth is pushed up into the gums, it will need to be repositioned by your pediatric dentist and stabilized with a splint for a few weeks. If your child fractures his or her permanent front tooth and ‘the pulp’ is exposed or [...]

Summer time sports injuries!2013-07-03T21:28:51+00:00

Why bring your 1 year old to a pediatric dentist?

2013-07-02T19:07:40+00:00

To discuss home toothbrushing and toothpaste habits, pacifier/thumb habits, trauma experience/preparation, beverage/bottle/sippy cup habits, oral growth and development; to introduce your child to the dental visit; to examine your child's gums and teeth. Early prevention is key to establishing great oral health for life!  

Why bring your 1 year old to a pediatric dentist?2013-07-02T19:07:40+00:00

Spring has finally sprung, we think!!

2013-07-02T18:50:57+00:00

Helmets on, mouthguards in and have fun kids! ...we are here if you need us for those unplanned mouth bumps. Did you know that if a baby tooth is pushed up into the gums from a fall, it will usually heal and re-erupt into the mouth over 3-6 months? However, if a permanent tooth is pushed up into the gums, it will need to be repositioned by your pediatric dentist and stabilized with a splint for a few weeks. If your child fractures his or her permanent front tooth and ‘the pulp’ is exposed or you can see a pink spot [...]

Spring has finally sprung, we think!!2013-07-02T18:50:57+00:00

Tips for Thumb Habits

2013-06-28T15:15:02+00:00

We recommend ceasing a thumb habit by age 3 in order to avoid permanent tooth movement from thumb sucking. Your pediatrician would suggest sooner to enable proper speech production and for your child to develop social skills with their peers. Breaking this habit can be a challenge for most parents but it is doable! Try these tips and remember it takes time: place a bandaid on the preferred thumb so your child will naturally avoid sucking on it because of the texture (buying ‘cool’ character bandaids for added enthusiasm is a great idea). At night, placing a sock on their hand [...]

Tips for Thumb Habits2013-06-28T15:15:02+00:00

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