Children walk, run, climb, play, and are involved in all kinds of energetic activities. Sometimes they win a game, and sometimes they fall and get hurt. Accidents and injuries are a normal part of childhood just like any other. From precautionary measures such as using helmets and protective gear,...
Babies use their mouths as a way to explore the world around them. One of the ways is by sucking their thumb. Thumb sucking is a natural reflex for humans and often starts at a very young age. Some babies start sucking as early as in the womb, while...
Children are active and growing. In their formative years, there will likely be situations where they develop a toothache or injure their teeth. Most parents know the importance of regular dental visits and ensure to prevent cavities in their children. Dental emergencies still arise. Visiting your pediatric dentist immediately...
Dental caries is one of the few diseases that people are susceptible to throughout their lives. While dental caries can start at any age, it’s more commonly seen in children and teenagers. Sometimes early childhood caries or ECC is seen in young children who are at high risk for...
Cavities are one of the most common chronic diseases seen in children. Studies show that the overall prevalence of dental caries in primary teeth is 46.2% worldwide. When parents overlook their children’s oral care and dental appointments, it can lead to the development of untreated cavities in their little...
Biological dentistry is the discipline of applying natural remedies to prevent, treat, and maintain oral health. Before recommending treatments, a biological dentist evaluates the patient’s whole physical and emotional wellness. A biological dentist recognizes that the mouth and body are linked to each other, and that illness or disease...
Building oral hygiene habits like regular brushing and flossing are necessary to prevent oral diseases like cavities, especially in children. However, tooth decay can be fought in another way according to pediatric dentists; dental sealants! Dental sealants are made up of thin plastic and are used as a coating...
Sleep or sedation dentistry means the use of general anesthesia for dental patients. However, according to pediatric dentists, there is a lot of concern associated with this topic especially when it comes to children. Parents and the children tend to be not sure about these dental sedatives usually, which...
The white zirconia dental crown is a metal-free, exceedingly esthetic, and highly durable material used in dentistry today. Fortunately, developments in this cutting-edge technology with ceramics have resulted in a stainless steel crown replacement. These crowns can be used to restore primary teeth that have been chipped, damaged, or...
For some cavities in baby teeth, crowns offer a minimally intrusive solution. Hall Crowns are placed without the need of needles, numbing or anesthetic, or drilling. This may make treatment more comfortable for some children and reduce the need for sedation and general anesthetics in pediatric dentistry. Is a...