Children's dental health
Federal health officials have been warning parents for decades of the harmful effects of teething remedies that contain benzocaine. Benzocaine is a topical anesthetic that temporarily numbs the gums and gives children temporary relief of teething pain. Baby Orajel is...
Dental problems
Many children grind their teeth. Children’s Dental Center sees this a lot in the patients we serve. Most cases we see are not a cause for great concern. Teeth grinding, or bruxism, typically happens more frequently at night while a child is sleeping. Experts aren’t...
Tips for healthy teeth
Brushing teeth isn’t always a fun topic for children. But books are an excellent way to learn and make brushing more fun. The following books are a great way to encourage reading and get children comfortable with their mouths and brushing. Ages 0-2 ...
Children's dental health
It’s important to know what to expect when kids start losing teeth. Children’s Dental Center is here to help you understand every stage of your child’s tooth development. When to expect baby teeth Your child’s baby teeth – or primary teeth – usually start to...
Children's dental health
How many teeth do kids have? At Children’s Dental Center, we get asked this question all the time. We’re here to help first time parents who want to know how to establish good dental health for the prized newborns and insure the care to a child’s teeth for life....
