What are the treatment options for baby teeth? If baby teeth are about to fall out, cavities in the teeth do not need fillings as the tooth will soon be lost. However, for baby teeth that will be present for at least one year, a filling should be placed. Usually these fillings are white, and […]
Why Worry About Pacifiers and Thumb Sucking
Should you worry about thumb or pacifier sucking? Pacifiers are often given to babies who invariably continue to use them as infants. When a parent decides to stop pacifier use at some point, the child tends to start sucking on his or her thumbs. Thumb sucking habits can also be picked up by children on […]
Cavities in Toddler Teeth: Preventative Home Care
Baby teeth require lots of prevention at home Proper toddler oral hygiene involves brushing your child’s teeth three times a day, and flossing once a day. Although young children may like to brush their own teeth, it is important that until about age seven, parents brush and floss for their children, as they will miss […]
Cavities in Toddler Teeth: The Cause
The most common disease among toddlers is tooth decay Tooth decay is more common than even asthma, and cavities in baby teeth are on the rise. Cavities can form when the specific type of bacteria that cause cavities are present in the mouth along with sugar. The bacteria metabolizes the sugar producing acids. Tooth enamel […]