Like buckling a seatbelt or looking both ways before crossing a street, teaching your child to brush their teeth is essential for their long-term health. Teaching children good toothbrushing habits matters. More than 40 percent of kids have cavities before they begin kindergarten, and tooth decay is
It’s time to schedule your child’s pediatric dentist appointment. There’s a chance they’re not over-the-moon excited about having their teeth checked and cleaned — they might even be afraid of it. As a parent, there are plenty of ways you can reduce your child’s anxie
For many babies and toddlers, sucking on thumbs or other fingers, pacifiers and various objects is a natural way to self-soothe, helping them to explore their world, feel a sense of security and fall asleep. However, many parents worry that allowing their children to suck their thumbs or use pacifie
As babies adjust to the teething process, they may begin to grind their teeth, either while awake or during their sleep. Teeth grinding — formally known as bruxism — is a fairly common issue. According to medical experts, 20 to 30 percent of children grind their teeth or clench their jaw, often
As children grow and begin to lose their baby teeth, adult teeth grow in their place. These sturdier teeth are the ones they will use for the rest of their lives — so keeping them strong, healthy, and clean is extremely important. However, an active and unpredictable childhood offers plenty of way
Wisdom teeth extraction is a common outpatient surgery, but many patients and their parents have questions before and after a wisdom teeth removal procedure. Below, we’ll answer some of the most frequently asked questions about wisdom teeth removal to help you and your teen feel prepared. Wisd
Use the links below to jump to sections in this post on the 2019 State of Little Teeth report findings. Key Findings Primary Causes of Tooth Decay How to Prevent Early Childhood Caries Children Are Waiting Too Long for Their First Dental Visit The Role of Parents and Dental Providers What’s go
Use the links below to jump to sections in this post to learn more about teething jewelry for infants. Why Teething Jewelry Is so Popular? Does Teething Jewelry Work? The Risks Associated With Teething Jewelry Teething Remedies That Are Effective and Safe for Little Mouths Teething is a natural part
We’ve all been there. Someone leans over to say something, and we catch a whiff of something a little, ahem, unpleasant. Halitosis — commonly known as bad breath — is a pretty common occurrence for adults. One out of every four people struggles with bad breath. But a lot of people don̵
Most of the questions that we get from parents of pediatric dental patients in Portland focus predominantly on the teeth. However, the gum tissue around children’s teeth is just as important to take care of as the teeth themselves.