Sleep apnea is a condition that can affect people of any age, but it can have a significant impact on your child as they develop with age. Characterized by breathing patterns that start and stop during sleep, this condition occurs even at an early age. When left alone, it can lead to dental complications. As […]
Sleep Apnea: Why it Matters for your Child’s Oral Health
Does your child gnash or grind their teeth at night and you can’t figure out why? This might be an early sign of sleep bruxism. Sleep bruxism usually occurs around the time when your child’s teeth have grown in. Yet, it is still understandable to want to know all about sleep bruxism and what it
Sleep Bruxism: Is It Normal for Kids?
Maintaining your child’s oral health requires the best tools. In that case, choosing the right kid-sized toothbrush is crucial to any parent. It’s your job as a parent to pick out the best one that will help your child develop healthy brushing habits. Finding a kid-sized toothbrush can be tricky. There are many kinds of
Shopping for the Right Kid-Sized Toothbrush: What You Need to Know
Getting ample nutrition is crucial to the growth of your child. They need to consume all of the good stuff for physical and mental development. Eventually, they will explore different flavors as their sense of taste becomes more refined. While your child might not like Brussels sprouts today, they could get around to liking it
Is Picky Eating an Airway Issue? Let’s Find Out
Wearing braces carries a stigma among teenagers who associate it with the stereotypical nerd (Think of Betty Suarez from Ugly Betty or Eliza Thornberry from The Wild Thornberries). It’s a good thing that this view of braces is gradually changing as parents become more concerned with perfecting their kids’ smiles. This is the whole point
Teen Invisalign for Your Child: Yea or Nay?
It’s a new year to think about your child’s oral health and 2022 has a lot of challenges and risks in store when it comes to oral hygiene. For this reason, we parents are going to play an important role in maintaining the best oral health possible for our kids. There’s no better time to
New Year Smile Resolution: What Does 2022 Hold for Your Child’s Oral Health?
Pediatric dentists are always looking out for your children’s nutrition. It ties up with maintaining good oral health. Your children’s nutrition goes hand in hand with dental health. For one, children are prone to follow unhealthy diets that lead to dental complications that could cause long-term damage. This is where = pediatric dentist comes in.
The Role of a Pediatric Dentist in Nutrition
Did you know that good oral health in children starts in the womb? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, oral habits have a considerable impact on prenatal oral health. Issues such as cavities and tooth decay can occur just as frequently in newborn babies. For this reason, moms will have to understand
Understanding the Connection Between Prenatal Care and Oral
Does your child experience certain behaviors such as not being able to chew, swallow or even speak properly? They may be suffering from an OMD or an oral myofascial disorder. OMD’s are commonly muscle disorders that happen to affect actions such as these. They are usually the reason why you need to seek out an
Role of an Oral Myofascial Therapist (OMT) in a Pediatric Dental office
Young as they are, children may develop sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a disorder in which breathing stops and starts at repeated and irregular intervals. They can come in three varieties: Obstructive sleep apnea Central sleep apnea Complex sleep apnea syndrome As high as 1 in 2 children according to the American Academy of Pediatrics
The Real Deal About Sleep Apnea in Children
