Category: Kids Dentist

The risk of tooth decay in the case of children is more if compared to that in the case of adults. The reason behind this is pretty simple. The enamel layer is pretty soft on baby teeth which accentuates the chances of kids suffering tooth decay or cavities. But, adoption of a few measures, and […]

Raising a young child brings many different aspects. Small children seem to learn how to get past all your best child-proofing strategies, outgrow their clothes every other month, and when is it time to try potty-training? As a specialized pediatric dental practice, Joyful Smiles can’t help you out with problems like those, but we’ve got your […]

Listen up, Cook and Kankakee County, By age eleven, 42% of children will have at least one cavity. Sugary snacks and drinks, coupled with poor oral hygiene, are the main reasons. Some parents may not understand the priority of protecting baby teeth from cavities if they will eventually be replaced with adult teeth, but good […]

Every child is fond of fizzy drinks and all sorts of candies and chocolates. Not only kids, but even adults love eating their favorite candies and drinking cola. But, when it comes to kids, they are not aware of the damage the excessive consumption of colas and candies can cause to their oral health. The […]

Not all parents are aware of the importance a child’s baby teeth are for his or her dental health in the future. By design, our baby teeth serve as guides for the permanent teeth, to help them grow properly. For people whose baby teeth erupted early, their surrounding teeth shift into the adjacent space not […]