Children on the whole, need special care. And children with special needs, more care! “How to make brushing interesting for my child?” This is the most common question I get asked, for children in general and by parents of special health care needs in particular. The few tips that parents can try and help the
Yes, and absolutely yes!! Pain, something we all experience whenever we go through a health problem or when taking treatment of any kind. When it comes to teeth, it isn’t just the pain felt when teeth are caried or there’s gum problem, but the pain that we prepare for and dread much before we even
Has this thought ever crossed your mind? What makes this clinic better than the others? After all, every dental clinic provides the same kind of services for little kids, right? Yes, you are right! Most clinics provide the same dental services to everyone from the family – be they children or adults. Clinics treat the
This question might have come to you perhaps or may have crossed the minds of parents bringing their child to us at Small Bites. It’s a valid question considering baby teeth tend to fall off at some point of time. Having them seems pointless for little children, not to mention the associated teething pain, irritability,
Navigating our child’s oral health can be overwhelming and stressful on a daily basis. Despite it being a hygiene issue and non-negotiable, what we must also understand as parents is that this activity can also appear like an intrusion into their private space. Children resist activities like brushing and cleaning for several reasons. Some of
If you're waking up every morning tussling with your kids while they groan to get to the bathroom, brush their teeth and get ready for school, then you're not alone. Battling with the brush is a dreaded experience most parents go through. It isn't just to give them white or clean teeth that this is
Oral care isn’t restricted to only chewing and masticating, making sure the teeth and gums are taken care of. Oral care is very important for the psychological and physiological health and well being of children. While children in general become anxious with any kind of dental intervention, children with special needs find it particularly hard
It is a parafunctional, involuntary activity which can be caused due to many reasons. There can be 2 types of night grinding: Primary: In this type, there are no specific medical causes. Secondary: When this parafunctional oral activity is associated with disorders such as psychiatric disorders (anxiety and depression), drugs or some diseases like Parkinson or
Behavior management is a crucial factor in providing dental care for children. These behavior management techniques are rooted in empathy and a concern for the well-being of the child. Behavior management can be pharmacological (different levels of sedation and general anesthesia) and Non-pharmacological (where different behavior modification techniques based on psychology and different behavioural
The last few years have witnessed path-breaking developments in the field of Orthodontics, given the significant increase in the aesthetic demands of teens and pre-teens lately. As paediatric orthodontists, we often come across kids who express hesitation to correct their teeth alignment. This could be because they are petrified about the procedure or reluctant about
The pandemic and the resultant lockdown has put the spotlight on health and hygiene to ward off contracting the virus. Dr. Premila Naidu shares in this blog how to handle dental emergencies in children. While you are all ensuring to stay indoors, wash your hands regularly, this is also the time when children are drawn
Are Dental Clinics Open? Is it Safe to Visit a Dental Clinic? Here are answers to all your quiries by Dr Premila Naidu, Pediatric Dentist and Founder – Small Bites. She also talks about the various saftey measures taken at Small Bites to prevent the spread of Covid-19. To know more about the Saftey measures
