by Dental Blog | Aug 12, 2019 | Children's Dentistry, Dental Checkup
A previous blog covered some of the biggest oral health risks for adolescents including cavities, gingivitis (gum inflammation), and sports injuries, and offered advice on how to prevent or minimize these oral health challenges. But these are not the only major oral...
by Dental Blog | Aug 5, 2019 | Children's Dentistry, Dental Checkup
When a dental professional drapes your child in a lead apron and puts a protective lead collar on their neck, most parents experience a moment of concern, wondering if dental x-rays are safe for their child. After all, we know that exposure to excessive amounts of...
by Dental Blog | May 7, 2019 | Children's Dentistry, Dental Checkup
The first years of life are formative for oral hygiene practices. Tooth decay in children lie in their early habits of poor toothbrushing and flossing. When there is tooth decay in primary teeth it can lead to the risk of permanent teeth also being prone to decay. It...
by Dental Blog | Apr 22, 2019 | Children's Dentistry, Dental Checkup
Baby teeth might seem unimportant, they do end up falling out any way so why take care of them? Actually, baby teeth are extremely important to the child’s health and development. Baby teeth help your child learn how to speak and help them chew. Their teeth also help...
by Dental Blog | May 21, 2018 | Children's Dentistry
To help ensure your child grows up with the best possible opportunity for a healthy smile, early dental care is key. Taking your child to the dentist as early as their first birthday is wise and part of the very foundation of oral health. Sedki Dentistry in Commerce,...
by Dental Blog | May 14, 2018 | Children's Dentistry
It always surprises parents to learn that most dentists, including the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), recommend that children visit the dentist when their first tooth appears at 6 to 12 months of age, or no later...
