You may be wondering what size toothbrush is most appropriate for your child to use based on their age. Though each child is different and their oral development is unique, we’ll walk you through which toothbrush your child should use as they grow up and how much toothpaste to use! […]
It’s not hard to tell when your baby starts teething. He or she may irritable during the day and sleepless at night. (And you might be too!) Here’s what to expect and how to keep your baby comfortable. When Does Teething Start? Your baby was born with all 20 primary […]
A big milestone in any child’s life is when they lose that first tooth. When that permanent larger tooth pushes out the baby tooth, it’s like a rite of passage into big kid status. However, big kid or not, there’s one question you’ll likely hear: Is the Tooth Fairy real? […]
Just brushing teeth every day is not enough for taking care of teeth and many additional efforts are required to be undertaken. Oral health regime is now considered a vast subject and multiple practices are now adhered to in this respect. Of course brushing teeth twice a day for two […]
I used to rinse after brushing my teeth — and even went back over them with a wet toothbrush — to remove any remnants of toothpaste left in my mouth. But then I found out from a dentist’s TikTok video that doing this isn’t the most effective method. Why you […]
Malocclusions (bad bites) not only affect the facial appearance and shape of the face but also affect oral health and chewing function. Malocclusion occurs when the teeth are misaligned, including crowded teeth, gapped teeth, overbites, and crossbites. Malocclusions As for the causes of malocclusion, Tsai said that besides congenital factors, the […]
Are your kid’s yellow teeth a big deal, or just part of the growing-up process? Scary Mommy spoke to experts about why teeth look yellow, what causes yellowing, and how to fix yellow teeth. So, before you start stressing about those little “toofers,” check out what the experts say. Are your […]
My daughter needs to get her crowded teeth straightened out. What would be the best age to have her start out on her smile correction journey? This is a question that is a bit difficult to answer without a checkup because there are just too many variables. Regardless I will […]
Tooth decay (dental caries) is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases in the United States. The good news is there are ways to prevent it. Even the tiniest teeth can decay. There are habits you can start now to keep your baby’s teeth healthy. And when that first […]
Everyone knows that you should brush your teeth at least twice a day: once in the morning and once before bedtime. But when it comes to your morning routine, is it better to brush before or after breakfast? The truth is that few studies have looked into this question and […]