by Julia Richman | Nov 30, 2016 | blog, bruxism
Bruxism in children is generally not something you, as a parent, should worry about. Teeth grinding in children is rather common. But in 30% of child bruxism cases, the clenching and grinding are too strong, damaging your child’s teeth. In this article, you will find... read more
by Julia Richman | Oct 31, 2016 | blog, dental care for children
First of all, it is perfectly normal for a child to lose their baby teeth, to make way for the permanent ones. The erupting permanent teeth cause the root reabsorption of the baby teeth. This process happens long before the baby tooth starts to wiggle. As a general... read more
by Julia Richman | Oct 1, 2016 | blog, dental care
The pregnancy is one of the most important events in a woman’s life. Everybody knows that during pregnancy, the body suffers physical changes that can affect the appetite and hormonal level. But no so many people know that these changes also affect the oral health.... read more
by Julia Richman | Aug 28, 2016 | blog, toothbrush
When people hear the word “toothbrush”, they immediately associate it with the manual toothbrush. The simple manual toothbrush has changed over the years, small upgrades being added. But the modern times have brought us another type of toothbrush, the electric... read more
by Julia Richman | Jul 24, 2016 | blog, Tooth decay
Tooth decay is the result of acids produced by the bacteria in your mouth that hurt your teeth and gums. The bacteria gather and form plaque. By allowing plaque to build up, you will experience a lot of dental problems, including dental caries, dental abscesses, and... read more
by North Tacoma Pedo Admin | Jul 23, 2015 | Dental Health
Getting young kids to brush their teeth can be like pulling teeth, but reinforcing good habits early on can have a huge impact on lifelong dental health. Here are a few tips to get you and your kiddly winks started! Magic wand technique – A tight grip on the tooth... read more
by North Tacoma Pedo Admin | Jul 23, 2015 | Dental Health
You love your kid. You feed her healthy foods, stay away from sugar, and diligently monitor daily brushing and flossing. And then, you take her to the dentist only to discover three cavities – and she’s only six! You can accept the blame for her frizzy hair and pointy... read more
by North Tacoma Pedo Admin | Jul 23, 2015 | Dental Health
Kids put things in their mouths. Car keys. Doll heads. Lots of things. There are some obvious no-no’s, but what about chewing gum? Like many matters concerning your child’s health, the answer isn’t as clear cut as you probably want it to be. There are some definite... read more
by North Tacoma Pedo Admin | Jul 23, 2015 | Dental Health
Like bunions and stiff joints, bad breath seems like a “grown-ups only” problem. Sadly for your sweet-faced young ones, such is not the case. Bad breath, or halitosis, is actually pretty common in kids. Because it can indicate either poor dental hygiene or an... read more
by North Tacoma Pedo Admin | Jul 23, 2015 | Dental Health
Mouth sores are a pain in the mouth. There’s no other way to say it. Mouth sores are not, however, created equal. In kids, there are a few main causes: Canker sores: painful, shallow ulcers (usually white or rimmed in white) on gums or inside of lips or cheeks. Not... read more
