Many kids find it difficult to routinely remove plaque deposits from their teeth.  When Orthodontic appliances are needed to perform necessary tooth movements and corrections, the degree of difficulty of proper hygiene is increased significantly.   I would rather a young … Continue reading →

Minor traumatic injuries to kid’s baby front teeth are very common.  Whether it’s a quick, accidental head butt from your buddy when going down a slide at the park or a full-on collision with your sister during a great game … Continue reading →

There isn’t a week that goes by in our office that we don’t see at least a couple examples of Ectopic Eruption.  Frequently seen in the lower front area of a 1st grader, it’s almost like these new permanent incisors … Continue reading →

You’re helping your child brush their teeth one evening and you notice a very strange pimple on their gum.  It doesn’t hurt and if you hadn’t lifted their lip up higher than usual, you might have missed it.    There’s a … Continue reading →

Dental X-Rays: X-rays are all around us.  Cosmic Rays are going through your body as you read this.  Everyone should be concerned regarding their exposure to radiation.  Dental x-rays are an essential tool used in the diagnosis of dental decay … Continue reading →

A Dental Home: Similar to the physician’s model of the Pediatrician providing a central hub for medical care (Home), the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry has adopted this concept so to make available any level of care and information counseling … Continue reading →

Mouth Guards: Dental injuries in sports is an unfortunate reality.  Contrary to public opinion, hockey is not the most common sport to injure permanent teeth.  In our office, Baseball tops the list!  A well fitted mouth guard will provide superior … Continue reading →

Xylitol: A naturally occurring sugar alcohol, that is not alcoholic but reduces oral bacteria’s ability to form acid, is harvested from many commonly eaten vegetables.  Xylitol itself cannot be used by the bacteria in your mouth to form acid.  It … Continue reading →

Fluoride: As a naturally occurring element in our environment, fluoride is helpful in producing a strong form of enamel that is more resistant to acid than the calcium based enamel.  Too much of any good thing is no longer a … Continue reading →