Tooth Decay : Foods that damage your kids Teeth
Your child’s diet is one of the most important factors in developing dental decay and small changes can make a big difference. In the previous blog post we looked at
Protecting our children from abuse – Part 3
In the first post in this series we discussed the importance of good communication with our children for giving safety guidelines and listening to their concerns. In the second, we
Local Anaesthetic and Anaesthesia: All you need to know
Your dentist has told you that your child needs a local anesthetic at their next visit. You may be worried and have questions. We will discuss many of the common
Protecting our children from abuse – Part 1
In this blog, we are going to cover a non-dental issue, because it is one that is important for us all to be aware of. It is an issue which
Ask A Dentist – What causes Dental Cavities In Children
When you consume any food or drink containing carbohydrate, or sugar, the bacteria in the plaque on your teeth metabolise it, producing an acid attack which lasts for at least 20 minutes. The acid dissolves the outer surface layer of the teeth (enamel).
Protecting our children from abuse – Part 2
In the second post in our series on protecting children from abuse we will look at signs that may indicate a child is being abused and what to do if
Mouth Injuries in Toddlers and Children – Treatment and Preventive measures
Besides tooth caries and misaligned teeth, very few children make it through to childhood without MOUTH INJURIES. The appearance of teeth in children brings with it a whole set of
Dental Sealants – Effective option to help prevent cavities
By age 19, tooth decay affects nearly 70 percent of all children. Left untreated, tooth decay, also known as cavities, may result in pain and infection. One highly effective
How to keep your Kid’s teeth and mouth healthy after festival
After Diwali celebrations, the season of Halloween and another set of holidays in the coming months, children can get tempted. Here’s how to help them maintain dental hygiene.
Dental Care in Children with Down Syndrome
Teeth and their appearance in children are such crucial developmental milestones, that parents spend a large portion of their time trying to see when they appear, worrying about delays and
“All That Parents Want to Know”, a Small Bites Event
A week ago, Small Bites had an exciting event, ‘ALL THAT PARENTS WANT TO KNOW…’ where a group of experts discussed a wide range of topics that went from importance of
Nutrition for Child’s Teeth : Best Foods for healthy Children Teeth
It is often said that the state of our teeth as we grow older, and the number of them we carry depends quite heavily on the kind of food we