Infants and toddlers have a few common habits that relate to their oral health, and one of the most frequent is the presence of teething. Babies may teethe at various times of the day, but perhaps the most inconvenient is when they are teething at night, interrupting both their sleep and yours in the process. […]
New mothers who have chosen to nurse their baby often do so for several specific positive baby health reasons, and it’s important not to overlook oral health here as well. Even if you hadn’t realized it, there are several specific oral health benefits your baby receives if you choose to nurse them rather than bottle-feed […]
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the general risks of bruxism, or the grinding of the teeth, in children. While this condition is more common in adults than in children, it may still happen to many kids, and can be particularly damaging to developing mouths. Bruxism is one […]
There are certain dental conditions that, while they more commonly affect adults, will also impact a portion of children, sometimes in slightly different ways. A good example here is known as bruxism, which is the medical term for the reflexive grinding of the teeth that many people take part in. At Southridge Pediatric Dentistry, our […]
For adults, the presence of significant space between the teeth is generally not a desirable outcome, and teeth that are aligned properly fit together quite well. However, for children, especially those still transitioning from baby teeth to permanent adult teeth, there are many situations where a little space present isn’t a negative – and, in […]
A child’s first teeth, or baby teeth, are extremely important for several areas of oral health and development. This is why it’s unfortunate, then, that a number of myths have arisen over the years regarding these baby teeth and their care, many of which revolve around misunderstandings about the purpose of these teeth. At Southridge […]
While most parents are well aware that too much sugar is a bad thing for their child’s teeth and overall health, there can still be some confusion within certain areas here. One of these areas: Do ostensibly healthier items like fruit juice, which contain more natural sugars rather than processed sugars, create some of the […]
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some basics on child tooth enamel, why it matters and some of the conditions that may arise if it’s not properly cared for. Enamel protects the teeth from various threats, but not all children develop optimal enamel – and may require specialized care. At […]
If your child has been experiencing recent headaches and you’re struggling to locate the cause, one area you may not have considered is improper tooth or jaw alignment. Also known as malocclusion within the dental world, this sort of misalignment is possible in a few ways in both children and adults, and often leads to […]