FAQs

Mouth Guards

2023-02-17T22:47:28+00:00August 20th, 2019|

Protecting Young Athletes Teeth with Mouth Guards When a child begins to participate in recreational activities and organized sports, injuries can occur. A properly fitted mouth guard, or mouth protector, is an important piece of

Accidental loss of a Permanent Tooth

2023-02-17T22:47:28+00:00August 20th, 2019|

If possible, find the tooth. Handle it by the crown, not by the root. You may rinse the tooth with water only. DO NOT clean with soap, scrub or handle the tooth unnecessarily. Inspect the tooth

Chipped or Fractured Permanent Tooth

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Contact your pediatric dentist immediately. Quick action can save the tooth, prevent infection and reduce the need for extensive dental treatment. Rinse the mouth with water and apply cold compresses to reduce swelling. If possible, locate

Does Your Child Grind His Teeth At Night? (Bruxism)

2023-02-17T22:47:30+00:00August 20th, 2019|

Parents are often concerned about the nocturnal grinding of teeth (bruxism). Often, the first indication is the noise created by the child grinding on their  teeth during sleep. Or, the parent may notice wear (teeth

Fluoride

2023-02-17T22:47:31+00:00August 20th, 2019|

Fluoride is an element, which has been shown to be beneficial to teeth. However, too little or too much fluoride can be detrimental to the teeth. Little or no fluoride will not strengthen the teeth to

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