Toothache in Kids: Causes, Home Relief and When to Call the Dentist
For a child’s toothache, rinse with warm water, gently floss around the sore tooth and hold a cold compress on the cheek. Give a children’s
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How to Brush and Floss Your Child’s Teeth at Every Age
Start brushing as soon as the first tooth appears, using a rice-grain smear of fluoride toothpaste, and switch to a pea-sized amount around age 3.
Baby Teething: Signs, Timeline, and Safe Relief
Teething usually starts between about four and seven months, most often with the lower front teeth. Expect drooling, gum rubbing, chewing on everything, and some
My Child Chipped a Tooth: What to Do and What Happens Next
If your child chips a tooth, rinse their mouth with water, control any bleeding with gentle pressure, use a cold compress for swelling, save any
How Often Do Kids Need Dental X-rays? A Parent’s Guide
Dental X-rays let us see decay between teeth, developing permanent teeth, and problems under the gums that no visual exam can catch. How often your
Is Dental Sedation Safe for Children? Your Options Explained
Sedation in pediatric dentistry is not one thing. It ranges from nitrous oxide, which wears off before your child leaves the building, to general anesthesia
What Is Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) and Is It Right for My Child?
Silver diamine fluoride, usually shortened to SDF, is a liquid we paint onto a cavity to stop it from getting worse. No drill, no shot,
Snacks and Drinks That Cause Cavities (and Better Swaps)
Parents often tell us their child barely eats candy, and they cannot understand where the cavities came from. The answer is usually not the candy.
Why Does My Child Grind Their Teeth at Night?
You walk past your child’s room and hear a sound like gravel under a shoe. Teeth grinding, or bruxism, is one of the more startling