Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is a popular dental sedation technique. It’s probably one of the most widely used sedation techniques. Nitrous oxide or laughing gas lowers anxiety for the patient during dental treatments. But what exactly is nitrous oxide, and how does it reduce anxiety during...
Every day, your baby accomplishes new milestones, and the first dental visit is yet another one to document in their baby book. The first dental visit should occur after the first tooth appears, but no later than the child’s first birthday. Why so soon? Your baby can get cavities,...
Many parents wonder when is the right time for other little ones to visit the dentist. Our pediatric dentists get tons of questions at our clinic, like when babies go to the dentist or start teething, etc. Dental health is important at any age, but there are a few...
So, you want to take good care of your child’s teeth and make sure they aren’t growing up without a beautiful smile. But what is the best way to do this? You might not think about the importance of brushing their teeth twice daily. This may seem like a...
Teeth are important for a child to live a long, healthy life. In addition to regular dentist visits, there are also other ways you can help protect your child’s teeth from acid erosion and cavities. One of these is by choosing an appropriately age-appropriate dental crown for children. Let’s...
Teething occurs when a baby’s ‘milk teeth’ start to break through their gums and into the jaw, making them available for chewing, eating, and biting things. But what if the teeth don’t come through at the right time? Why are some babies late in their teething and others aren’t?...
Healthy baby teeth can lead to healthy permanent teeth. We all know that adult teeth will eventually replace them, but still, you need to be careful about your baby teeth as they are also prone to several diseases like decay, cavities, and more. One of the common problems is...
A baby root canal is important to save a child’s tooth if an infection has become severe enough. Another name for this treatment is a pulpectomy. Your dentist can provide a safe and quick alternative in cases like these, either for your convenience or to prevent pain that may...
This is no surprise why some kids are scared to go to the dentist. The waiting, the smells, and the mouthwash taste are enough to make anyone nervous. But a pediatric dental visit is quite important for good oral health, so they have to visit, so you need something...
People often get worried about gums and tooth health decay, even using all oral hygiene. If this is the case with you, you need to check how you sleep. Because sensitive gums and teeth are often destroyed due to constant air penetration, it depicts that sleeping with an open...