5 Best Books That Prepare Your Child For Their First Dental Visit
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
Dental Hygiene for Autistic Children – A Mother’s Perspective
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
Ask A Dentist: Is Dental Decay Contagious?
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
Process of Dental Caries in Children
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
How to Prevent Tooth Decay in Your Baby
Early Childhood Caries – Is Your Child at Risk for Early Childhood Tooth Decay? The average healthy adult visits the dentist twice a year. The average healthy 2-year-old has never
Fluoride for Oral Care : Pros and Cons
In the first part of the article here, we discussed the benefits of fluoride and the risks of over-exposure to fluoride. Fluoride can be useful in strengthening teeth and protecting
Preparing Your Child For Their First Pediatric Dental Visit
A visit to the dentist must be a very important part of your child’s quarterly health checkup plan. Good oral hygiene promotes healthy teeth. Since gum problems are tied in
At What Age Should your Child See an Orthodontist?
I am concerned about the way my child’s teeth are coming through but they still have some baby teeth. Is it too early to see an orthodontist? Many people have
How to help Your Child Overcome Dental Anxiety? ( PART 01)
Do you dread taking your child to the dentist? Are you worried about how your child will behave? Do you put off visiting the dentist until your child has toothache?
Why choose a Paediatric Dentist for your child ?
It’s time to take your child to visit the dentist. Do they really need to see a different dentist than you? How do you choose the best dentist for your
Cavities & Tooth Decay: Home Remedies and Treatment
What causes dental cavities in Children? Whenever you have food or drink containing sugar, it reacts with the bacteria in your mouth to produce acid. Dental plaque, a sticky layer
Diabetes & Oral Health: How are they Co-related?
Oral health isn’t separate from overall general health. Often we ignore the part of the body that bears the brunt of neglect and oversight. The mouth and its organs are