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5 Questions to Ask (at Your Child’s Back-to-School Dental Visit)

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Back-to-school dental exams are required in some instances and are highly recommended for all. Back-to-school dental exams are mandated by some school districts. It’s hardly surprising when you stop to consider all of the alarming research out there about chronic dental disease in school-age children. Chronic dental disease, including tooth decay and caries (cavities), account for over 51 million school hours missed each year.

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Curious What Kids Under the Age of 5 Should Drink? | 2020 GUIDELINES

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As a parent or caregiver of kids under the age of 5, you have a major responsibility to help them learn healthy habits that protect their overall wellbeing. Over the years, food and beverage trends have come and gone, and you may be wondering exactly what you are supposed to be giving your child to quench their thirst. While juice boxes and flavored kinds of milk might be advertised all over parenting websites and magazines, the truth is that you need to be cautious about what your child puts into their mouth. In this post, we’re going to show you how to satisfy your angel’s thirst. Let’s dive right in.
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The Definitive Guide to Oral Health [7 EPIC FACTS]

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Maintaining good oral health isn’t hard, but common laziness makes it so. This is especially important for children. Parents’ knowledge is crucial in fighting against bad habits and tooth problems. In this guide, we will discuss the many techniques and tools you and your children will need to maintain your oral health and prevent diseases and bacteria from taking over your mouth. In this post, we’re going to show you how to get epic oral health levels for your child. It’s time for the first step

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Emergency! (Are My Teeth Supposed to Move Like This?)

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Emergency, are my teeth supposed to move like this? When your child feels self-conscious about their smile, you want to do everything possible to ensure that this does not become a lifetime reality for them. Orthodontics can do a world of good for your child’s smile. And is something that you’re going to find to be helpful in a variety of ways. This is why it is a good idea to make an appointment for your child to be seen by an orthodontic professional specializing in pediatric care so that you know they are getting a treatment plan designed specifically for them.

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All The Facts on Teething (EPIC LIST)

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The appearance of a baby’s first few teeth are momentous occasions for parents, but the pain caused by erupting teeth usually makes babies very cranky. Cutting and growing milk teeth is not a pleasant experience, and babies express their pain and discomfort by becoming more irritable. Babies may manifest a lot of symptoms while they’re cutting and growing teeth, but they’re not always due to the process of new teeth coming through.

Your tiny bundle of joy may develop many viral illnesses during their first year of life, so symptoms of these ailments may coincide with those caused by new teeth. Your new arrival is a source of joy and excitement, so parents do their best to make things better when the baby’s not feeling well. There are many ways to help babies feel more comfortable and ease their pain, but be prepared for lots of fussiness and sleepless nights in the interim.

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Anxious About Your Preteen’s Teeth (Falling Out?)

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Keeping your preteen’s mouth healthy is one of your most important jobs as a parent. Oral health affects almost every other aspect of your child’s health, so keeping their teeth and mouth clean can help keep the rest of their body up to snuff by limiting exposure to dangerous bacteria and infections that can arise from cavities and other situations resulting from improper oral care.

 

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The Superhero Guide to [Beating Sensitive Teeth]

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As parents, it is only natural to be concerned with our children’s health and wellbeing. Of course, their oral health is no exception. Similar to adults, children are susceptible to cavities, decay, gum disease, and other dental problems that can cause their teeth to become sensitive. Also like adults, tooth sensitivity can make routine tasks like eating and drinking exceedingly painful for young children.

 

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What Can I Do [If My Child Is Missing a Permanent Tooth?]

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If your child has started to lose their baby teeth, you should begin to see the eruption of their permanent teeth. This is usually a joyous occasion. But, it’s possible that one or more of their permanent teeth won’t come in like they’re supposed to. Which can make for a stressful situation. There’s also the possibility that a permanent tooth could fall out because of an accident or injury. In any case, it’s important to know what to do if your child is missing one or more permanent teeth.

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What is the Truth of Baby Teeth? (A Timeline)

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What is the truth of baby teeth? It’s absolutely exciting to watch your child grow up. From the first crawl to that first little step, every little progress seems like such a huge milestone. As parents, we can not help but remain in awe and lowkey keep an eye out constantly to make sure everything is happening at the right place.

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What Age Do Baby Teeth Fall Out? (Updated)

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When your child loses their first tooth, it is almost like a rite of passage to be visited by the tooth fairy and be gifted for the pain and trouble the little tooth caused. After all, these kinds of sweet moments in your child’s life have them cherish their childhood forever. However, you may wonder what time the tooth fairy has to come out and around what age baby teeth normally fall out?

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