Teething can be a nightmare for both children and parents, but it’s inevitable and thankfully, there are some ways to make the process a little less stressful and painful.About teething Teething is the process of the teeth erupting, it usually begins around the age of 6 months, but every child is different. Some children are born with teeth already, while others don’t get their first teeth until after they’ve celebrated their first birthday. The front teeth (the incisors) are the first to … [Read more...]
Children’s Oral Hygiene Tips
The importance of childhood dental hygiene cannot be stressed enough as it lays the foundation for adult health, not just oral but general. As children’s oral structures develop and as they learn to care for their mouths, they may be prone to infections, tooth decay and orthodontic conditions.Here are a few oral hygiene tips to keep your child healthy: 1. Make contact with a dentist earlyThe sooner an infant to taken to a dentist for their first oral … [Read more...]
I should buy stock in Tylenol…
So my little 4 year old decided it might be fun to swing from a rope…with her teeth…All I know is she’s handing me a tooth-root and all- and telling me through a mouth full of blood that she thinks she might die. She’s my crazy one; we’ve done stitches 4 times already in her little life! At least she was clear headed enough to bring it to me! Good job baby! And I knew enough to drop it in a cup of milk! Way to go Mom! Can you imagine having a tooth extracted without any … [Read more...]
Kids and Dental Appointments
It may seem strange if you, as an adult and a parent, have been to the dentist for your whole life – but it is a simple fact that a large percentage of children fear trips to the dentist. This is true for a number of reasons, but at a very basic level, kids just aren’t often comfortable with allowing strangers to root around in their mouths with metal tools! If you think about it from a child’s point of view, it is actually a rather troubling concept. However, it is also necessary to alleviate … [Read more...]
