When your child is experiencing severe dental pain as a result of an infected root, having the tooth extracted may appear to be the best alternative. After all, it’s only a baby tooth, isn’t it? Although primary teeth extraction is occasionally recommended, preserving a child’s decayed or damaged tooth rather than removing it prematurely is often the best course of …
Childhood is a time of adventure, exploration, and development. However, during these years of discovery, there may be the development of a dental problem – a climb on the monkey bars may result in a fractured tooth, or a missed spot of plaque may result in a cavity. Many of the dental disorders that affect children are the same as …
The problem of toothache is very common all over the world. It affects people from various age groups. When it comes to kids, a toothache is characterized by unending pain that throbs and aches incessantly. This pain occurs only when the decay has penetrated inside and reached the tooth’s root. Taking your children to an experienced dentist to obtain a …
It’s not at all a surprise that a visit to the dentist may make your kid a little nervous. Most parents have stated that their kid is “terrified” of the dentist; others mentioned that their kid won’t even open their mouth at the dentist, and some also say that their children scream at the dentist! Surprisingly, these are just all …
It is best to introduce your kids to a good oral care routine as early as possible. However, the transition can be difficult and brushing can turn out to be quite a struggle. We understand the struggles of parents. This is why our dentists at Joyful Smiles Pediatric Dentistry have come up with a list of tips and tricks to …
You need to know that teeth discoloration or yellowish stains on the teeth can also happen to kids. The reason behind this is pretty simple. Kids have a thinner layer of enamel if compared with adults. Therefore, the chances of the dentin (the layer just below the enamel which is darker) getting exposed is more in case of toddlers. Yellow …
Choosing proper toothbrush and toothpaste is a very important step if you want to maintain the oral health of your child. Selecting these items might feel like a task to do with so many items in the market. The confusion mostly occurs for speech rs due to the lack of knowledge regarding the particular topic. Maintenance of oral hygiene is …
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 American Dental Association has stated …
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 occupied by any tooth. This, …
AS ADULTS, SOME OF US might remember what it was like when we were kids, and we had adult molars coming in. Babies and toddlers go through the same thing, except that unlike older kids, they have no way of understanding why their gums are so sore and uncomfortable. Teething can be a difficult time for parents, so we’re here to …
