Getting to a dentist after several months and hearing them say that your kid’s teeth is bad and needs a filling can be nerve racking. It is what we often have to convey to unsuspecting parents who come for a routine checkup. Filling a caried teeth is stressful for parents and children. It involves cleaning
Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder have impaired social interaction and limited communication abilities, combined with a restricted amount of activities and interests. While parents are often able to manage them in familiar places and situations like the home, it becomes difficult to do the same outside, especially when visiting specialized healthcare providers including dentists.
SAFETY PROTOCOLS AND GUIDELINES The covid19 outbreak has warranted health care facilities like clinics and hospitals to put in place a plethora of precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the virus. So, as we open the gates of Small Bites after the lockdown, we have ensured all safety measures as directed by the government
Everyday tips and intelligent food for healthy teeth
Good oral care habits from an early age is vital for your child’s development and ensure they have healthy teeth and gums into adulthood, but it can be challenging at times. Below are some Toothbrushing advice and tips on caring for your young children’s teeth below. 1. Toothbrushing is an important healthy habit to establish
Teeth are such an integral part of the body, especially the face and we constantly stress upon how they must be looked after and what can happen when they don’t get enough care. Dental care is a continuous lifelong process and begins very early in life. Good tooth care when young is indicative of how
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It is time for Diwali, the season of celebration that starts now and lasts till the end of the year. This festival is also all about fun, frolic, and most definitely food. It is difficult to imagine celebrations without food, without elaborate mithais prepared for friends and family, ladoos and jalebis enjoyed by the family,
Dental emergencies happen when least expected. Although some, like toothache and broken tooth can be managed even after 24 hours, some others such as DENTAL IMPACTION need immediate attention at home before a dentist’s visit can be arranged. Dental impaction is the forceful pushing of the teeth inside or into the jaw bone. This is
The high backed chairs, plenty of equipment, unfamiliar space and a doctor poking around inside your mouth….this can be so very intimidating for most of us adults. Imagine what it can do to our kids? Visiting a pediatric dentist for the first time is a new experience for little ones. They don’t know what is
Autistic children can be difficult to handle. At the core of their behavior lies severe anxiety to face new and unknown situations, and exposure to new people. While parents are often able to manage a majority of the tasks and develop a sense of familiarity, it is when meeting care providers such as a pediatric dentist
Tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease, despite also being preventable. Is dental decay a contagious disease? Is it possible to catch it from someone else? Dental caries is a common oral problem. To summarise, bacteria (germs) in our mouths convert sugar in food and drink that we consume into acid which
All of us are well aware of what teeth decay actually looks like, how it manifests itself, the physical changes and the causes for it. Not many know the process of decay, and how early intervention can stop and even reverse the deterioration of teeth. Everyone is susceptible to tooth decay. While adults can prevent
