by ACW Admin | Jan 31, 2024 | Dental Articles, Oral Health, Pediatric Dental Care
It’s a habit many people have and not only can it be annoying to the people around you, it can be detrimental to your dental health. Chewing ice is so common that it even has its own name, pagophagia. We’re not talking about a slushy or shaved ice...
by ACW Admin | Nov 8, 2023 | Dental Articles, Frequently Asked Dental Questions, Pediatric Dental Care
Depending on how long the thumb sucking or constant pacifier use continues, and how aggressively the child sucks a thumb or the pacifier, it can indeed be an oral health issue. Generally speaking, most children outgrow these behaviors or are able to be weaned off them...
by ACW Admin | Aug 16, 2023 | Dental Articles, Cavities, Frequently Asked Dental Questions, Pediatric Dental Care
Children are born with a set of primary teeth – 20 to be exact – that help them learn to chew and speak, and develop enough space in the jaw for the permanent teeth that will appear several years later. Kids are especially susceptible to decay, which can cause pain...
by ACW Admin | May 31, 2023 | Dental Articles, Dental Treatments, Pediatric Dental Care
Fluoride has been one of the great game-changers in children’s dental health. Drinking fluoridated water. Using fluoride toothpaste. Scheduling fluoride treatments. All of these child-friendly dental habits help prevent cavities and strengthen tooth enamel. And we...
by ACW Admin | May 17, 2023 | Dental Articles, Cavities, Pediatric Dental Care
You do everything you can to protect your toddler with safeguards large and small. Installing that complicated car seat. Figuring out which sunscreen is best for delicate skin. Spending weeks childproofing your home. But all the work protecting your child is more than...
by ACW Admin | Apr 12, 2023 | Dental Articles, Cavities, Pediatric Dental Care
At Serene Hills Dentistry, we know how tempting candy can sometimes be on our sweet tooth, but it’s important to remember that every candy and sugary treat you consume elevates your risk of developing tooth decay, which can break down your teeth. While not all bad in...
