Your child’s teeth play an essential role in their development and help them chew and speak properly as they grow up. Eventually, as your child’s permanent teeth make their way in, these baby teeth will act as a placeholder for the permanent teeth, allowing each tooth to emerge in its proper place. These little teeth […]
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How to Help Your Child Develop Great Oral Hygiene Habits
Your child’s oral health is essential at any age, even before they have teeth! More than half of children and adolescents have at least one cavity, but tooth decay is preventable with proper oral hygiene habits and good nutrition [1]. How can you help your child develop great oral hygiene as they get older? The […]
How Are Baby Teeth Different From Adult Teeth?
Babies start to get their first teeth in around the age of six months to one year old. By the time they are about three years old, babies have about 20 primary teeth. And around the age of six, those baby teeth will start to fall out while the permanent teeth come in. While your […]
How to Develop an Oral Care Routine With Your Child
Keeping your child’s teeth and gums healthy are essential to their development. As your child gets older and begins to develop habits and routines of their own, taking care of their oral health should be among them! How can you start developing an oral care routine with your child now to set them up for […]
Tips for Treating Teething Pain in Infants
Babies begin getting their first teeth in right around the age of six months. Although it’s possible for babies to be born with teeth that have already emerged through the gumline, most children will go through the regular teething process as they grow. Teething can be a challenging time for babies and their parents, causing […]