The CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) reported a drop of 68 percent in the number of missing or decaying teeth of 12-year-old children in the late 60’s through early 90’s following the introduction of fluoride and fluoride-containing products. Kidshealth.org recommends a grain-size dollop of toothpaste with fluoride for your baby and a pea-size…
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Teeth Grinding in Children
As a pediatric dentist, we are seeing an increase in teeth grinding (Bruxism) among our patients. People grind teeth for many reasons including as a side effect of medication, untreated lip tie, stress, or a misalignment of the jaw. This condition most commonly occurs at night, although it may be present at limited times during…
What You Need To Know About 'Shark Teeth'
From ages 5 to 7, children will begin the developmental stage of getting their permanent (adult) teeth. When permanent teeth come in, they will dissolve the root of the primary, or baby, tooth as it erupts, causing the baby tooth to become wiggly and fall out naturally. However, within this developmental stage some can have…
What age should my child first visit the dentist?
Is your Child Ready for his/her Visit to the dentist? As parents we always want what’s best for our children. We make every effort to stay on top of their medical and dental appointments to ensure their health and wellbeing. However, sometimes some parents are a bit apprehensive about making the initial dentist appointment for…
Pediatric Dentistry Frisco Texas Guide
A dentistry guide from Sheer Smiles Pediatric Dentistry in Frisco Texas Nothing’s more important to you than your children. You want them to look and feel their best from now until they’re 120-years-old. Part of your responsibility in this endeavor is taking care of your child’s teeth. You know that baby teeth don’t last forever,…