Dental Health and Habits

Nothing melts a new parent’s heart quite like a wide infant grin that shows off their new little teeth. However, those adorable pearly whites cutting through sensitive gums can cause irritability and discomfort for baby and exhaustion and stress for moms and dads. You’ll do anything to relieve your baby’s pain. But before you start […]

Did you know your child could have a cavity without even feeling it? Or that some cavities can progress to a point that your child would need a pediatric crown? Cavities are very important to catch early. The best way to do this is to schedule your child for twice yearly cleanings. However, there are

Bruxism is a repetitive jaw muscle activity characterized by the clenching or grinding of teeth.  It is observed in up to 40% of the pediatric population.  Causes of bruxism are still widely speculated amongst guardians and parents, but some studies have shown that it is linked to possible emotional stress.  Bruxism doesn’t affect the type

Does your child go to bed with electronics? With the limitations on current activities due to COVID-19, more screen time is inevitable. However, setting boundaries and ensuring your child does not stay up too late with their devices can make all the difference in lowering their risks for ADHD, sleep deprivation and poor oral hygiene.

Too much screen time can impact children in a myriad of ways from eye strain to potential for dental trauma and injury. According to a recent study published in Dental Traumatology, depending on screen and touchpad size, smart devices can weigh between a quarter to a half a pound. As children may lack the dexterity

Pediatric crowns are more common than the average parent would think. After all, it would seem logical that any teeth needing restoration would eventually fall out. So, why worry about baby teeth restoration? What happens to baby teeth can affect adult teeth, so utilizing crowns in pediatric patients is very important. At Medplex Pediatric Dentistry,

Dental emergencies don’t always strike during business hours, so what do you do if your child breaks a tooth, bites his or her tongue, knocks out a tooth or has a toothache when you least expect it? How can you avoid this type of injury? MouthHealthy.org lists common dental injuries with prevention and treatment recommendations

A child’s tendency to suck his or her thumb can happen before birth and is a natural rooting mechanism that helps children feel secure, soothed and confident.  But when is your child supposed to stop and what types of effects do long-term thumbsucking carry? Read on for the latest information. Thumbsucking Age Limits At Medplex,