Do you know that even though your child’s baby teeth are temporary, they play a critical role in their oral and overall pediatric health? Keeping these teeth free from cavities paves the way for healthy permanent teeth and makes dental visits less stressful and more affordable for both you and your child. Hence, if your […]
Pediatric Dentistry Blog
5 Quick Steps to Prepare for Your Baby’s Lip and Tongue Tie Evaluation:
Many parents need to familiarize themselves with lip and tongue ties. Hearing from a pediatric dentist or doctor that their child has a tongue or lip tie can be uncomfortable. To address tongue and lip knots, parents must be aware of what causes them. Read more to learn five quick steps to prepare your baby’s […]
What to Expect from Dental Soft Tissue Laser?
Lasers have become increasingly common in various surgical procedures, including dentistry. In dental practices, lasers are primarily used for tissue cutting and reshaping the oral cavity. Introducing office-based, portable, and user-friendly laser technology has led to widespread adoption in dental clinics. Patients are increasingly choosing laser-assisted treatments as they reduce discomfort compared to traditional methods. […]
Tongue Tie Philadelphia – What are The Problems Behind It? How Are Those Problems Treated? – BestDentist4Kids
Drop your tongue with the floor of the mouth? Now, don’t move. Hold it right there! How do you think it feels? When a tight band connects with the underside of the tongue, to the mouth floor, it prevents from moving slowly. Generally, the tongue can move past the lower lip, reaching the hard palate, […]
Who specializes in treating posterior tongue tie in Philadelphia?
In Philadelphia, finding a specialist to address posterior tongue tie is crucial for parents seeking expert care for their infants. Best Dentist 4 Kids is a notable dental practice in the city, known for its specialization in pediatric dentistry, making it an ideal choice for addressing posterior tongue tie in young patients. Pediatric dentists at […]
It’s Back 2 School Time! Are Your Children Ready?
It’s that time of year again! Schools back in session, and children everywhere are ready to tackle another great year of learning and growing. Now’s the perfect time to schedule your dental checkup. September is busy though, so make sure you grab and appointment while they last!
Can Pool Water Stain Your Teeth?
fects on your teeth? From staining to enamel decay, The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has identified some risks associated with pool recreation that we think you should be aware of… Your pool’s chemistry is super important!
It’s Teething Time!
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry encourages parents to bring their baby in for their first dental check-up around their first birthday or no later than six months after their first tooth erupts, whichever comes first. This helps to provide a solid dental foundation that will last well into adulthood.
6 Tips For Strong & Healthy Enamel
Enamel – It’s a tooth’s first line of defense against cavities, decay and plaque. The hardest part of the human body, enamel is the bullet-proof vest that teeth wear to defend against erosion. Acids in the food we consume, and naturally produced by the bacteria that live in our mouth, are the number one enemy of healthy teeth. That thin white outer coating of enamel, though almost as hard as diamonds, is precious and must be protected. So how can you ensure that your child’s enamel will remain strong throughout their baby-teeth years, and help develop healthy habits your child will take into adulthood?
Did George Washington really have wooden teeth?
While America’s first president did have some notoriously poor dental hygiene, in all his years as president he never actually had a set of wooden teeth. That being said, the sets of false teeth that he did have over the years were made out of some pretty interesting materials.