Three Warning Signs Your Kid Has a Cavity
It can sometimes be quite difficult for parents to determine if their kids are struggling with dental problems, the most common of which is cavities. Unfortunately, this means that kids are likely to struggle with dental decay for some time, before they are taken to the dentist for restorative treatment. If you want to make sure your kids maintain healthy and cavity-free smiles, there are a few warning signs you should be aware of, that way you can make sure your kids get the care they need, should they find themselves struggling with dental cavities. (more…)
Does Your Child Need Restorative Dentistry?
No parent wants to see his or her child get hurt. Unfortunately, children are not immune to dental problems anymore than they are other types of injury. It is important, then, to make sure your kids know how to take great care of their teeth, but also to inform you when they notice changes that could indicate a problem. By catching dental issues, like cavities, early on, it is far more likely that a minimally invasive form of restorative dentistry could help save the tooth. So teach your kids to pay attention to their smiles, and to speak up if they suspect they could have a dental issue. (more…)
Warnings Your Kids Might Need Restorative Dentistry
Maintaining good dental health is important to children of all ages. Unfortunately, as a parent, it can be difficult knowing when your child might require restorative dentistry. Many kids don’t know when they are suffering from symptoms of cavities and other dental problems. Others may resist informing their parents of potential problems, either out of anxiety about visiting the dentist, or just a misunderstanding of how important restorative action can be for one’s smile. To help ensure they are getting the treatment they need, when they do suffer from oral health threats, it is wise to inform your kids about the role restorative dentistry plays in maintaining healthy and beautiful smiles. (more…)
Reasons Your Kid Might Need Restorative Dentistry
You might think that dental problems only affect adults. Unfortunately, you would be wrong. Many children also suffer from dental trauma and decay, which can cause problems for their young smiles, including tooth loss and even infection. Fortunately, restorative dentistry makes it possible to help address issues like cavities, chips, cracks and other dental issues, in order to protect their young smiles. So if you are concerned your kids might be in need of restorative dentistry, or if you have simply noticed changes in their smiles and are worried about them, now is the time to talk with their pediatric dentist about what can be done to restore and protect their oral health. (more…)
Could Your Child Have a Cavity?
Has your child been complaining about tooth sensitivity or discomfort lately? Have you noticed your son shying away from some of his favorite treats, or your daughter turning down offers to enjoy delicacies she once loved? Discomfort when eating hot or cold foods, as well as those high in sugar, is just one warning sign that your child might have a cavity. Discoloration, especially black lines forming along crevices of teeth, is another common symptom of a cavity. Fortunately, your pediatric dentist should be able to help address your child’s cavities through minimally invasive treatment, like a tooth filling, so long as you schedule an appointment quickly. It’s important to remember that the longer a cavity remains untreated, the more likely it is to cause an infection. (more…)
Help Your Kids Smile Confidently Again with Smile Restorations: Part Two
No parents want to watch their kids struggle with dental health issues. Sadly, many kids will be diagnosed with cavities, have to deal with chips or cracks, or even require treatment for an infected tooth. Pediatric dentistry is necessary to help treat these and other dental issues, and to restore both the smile’s appearance and health. Fortunately for you and your child, restorative dentistry is often minimally invasive, fast and effective. So if you do discover that your child is struggling with dental issues, simply schedule an appointment with the pediatric dentist as soon as possible, so that your child can smile again, soon! (more…)
Help Your Kids Smile Confidently Again with Smile Restorations: Part One
Despite your best efforts to help your kids care for their smiles, there may still be times when they will require restorative dentistry to treat a variety of issues that can threaten their oral health. Approximately 40 percent of school-aged children will struggle with dental cavities, for instance. Many more will chip or crack a tooth, or even develop infections caused by trauma or decay. Fortunately, restorative dentistry provides a number of safe and effective ways to help your kids smile again, even after threatening dental issues. It is simply important to schedule an appointment with your kids’ pediatric dentist as soon as you suspect a problem, that way the dentist can quickly help to restore your child’s precious smile!
Could Restorative Dental Treatment Help Your Child Smile Again?
It might seem like kids can enjoy eating whatever they want, because their baby teeth will eventually fall out anyways? Unfortunately this type of thinking can lead to extremely poor oral health, including cavities, gum disease and other dental problems a child could spend years trying to overcome. Fortunately, if your kid has developed a problem, either due to a poor diet, lax dental hygiene, or simply weak teeth due to genetics and other factors, it is possible to help him or her smile again. Pediatric dentists provide a number of conservative and minimally invasive ways to address children’s dental problems.
Does Your Child Need a Dental Crown?
Dental crowns are frequently used as restorative treatment. That’s because they are versatile and strong ways to deal with many dental issues, including chips, cracks, deep cavities or even to seal and protect a tooth after root canal treatment. Yet many parents don’t realize that dental crowns are sometimes the best restorative treatment for their children. If your child has been struggling with a dental issue, or is overdue for restorative treatment, ask your pediatric dentist if a dental crown could help him or her smile and chew more comfortably and confidently, without fear of losing a tooth due to dental decay or another issue. (more…)
My Kid Has a Cavity; Now What?
As a parent, it can be frustrating and sometimes frightening to learn that your child has a dental issue like a cavity. Your first reaction may be to worry what restorative treatment will entail, followed quickly by questions about how his or her smile will be affected cosmetically. You may also be wondering what can be done to prevent future cavities. Pediatric dentists offer ways to address cavities that can improve your child’s comfort while chewing, and his or her confidence. Plus, the dentist can help teach you and your child how to prevent dental decay in the future. (more…)