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Parents’ Habits That Can Effect Infant Oral Health Care
By Vishant Nath DMD It’s never too early to begin considering your child’s oral health care. From birth, your baby’s oral health is being determined by a variety of factors. There are some easy guidelines to follow to put your baby on a pathway to good oral health. As soon as your baby’s new teeth…
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Dental Treatment Options
By Vishant Nath DMD A visit to the pediatric dentist can sometimes result in a diagnosis for dental treatment for your child. This may not be what you were expecting as a parent. But it’s important to realize that there are many options available to you in getting your child’s dental health back on track.…
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First Visit by the First Birthday
One of the most commonly asked questions from parents of very young children is, “When do I need to bring my child for their first dental appointment?” Parents are often surprised to hear that the recommendation is that children see a dentist within 6 months of getting their first tooth. There are several reasons behind…
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Oral Mucoceles Mouth
Oral Mucoceles in Mouth | By Vishant Nath DMD Oral Mucoceles – Mouth Mucoceles is an infected salivary gland. It looks and feels like a growth in the mouth. It is most often due to a blockage of the salivary gland, but can also result from trauma to the mouth. Another cause can be certain…
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Tooth Bleaching
By Vishant Nath DMD Over the past few years, the topic of tooth bleaching has become very common. There are several different types of tooth bleaching to choose from. They vary in everything from cost to effectiveness. As the name implies, tooth whiteners or bleachers lighten the color of the tooth surface because they contain…
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Understanding Your Child’s Dental Condition
By Vishant Nath DMD, Pediatric Dentist The last thing that you want to hear at your child’s dental visit is that treatment is needed. Everyone wants to hear the dentist say “Your child has no cavities, see you in six months!” Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen. So what’s the best advice when your child needs…
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Teeth Grinding in Children
By Vishant Nath DMD Parents normally do not expect to hear odd noises coming from a child’s bedroom at night. If you hear a gnashing or grinding sound from your child while they sleep, it’s usually nothing to be too concerned about. This article will address some causes of teeth grinding as well as solutions…
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Keeping Your Teeth Healthy Can Keep Your Child’s Teeth Healthy
By Vishant Nath DMD You may think that your child’s oral health depends mainly on how they take care of their teeth. However, a parent’s oral hygiene can have a great effect on a child’s oral hygiene. There are several things that can contribute to this effect. This article will explain how important it is…
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The Oral Health Care Benefits of Xylitol
By Vishant Nath DMD The article last month touched on the use of xylitol (present in sugar-free gums) to combat bad breath. This article will discuss how xylitol can help to strengthen teeth and prevent cavities. Bacteria in the mouth cause tooth decay. The primary bacterium that causes tooth decay is Streptococcus mutans. The bacteria…
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Bad Breath in Kids
By Vishant Nath DMD How can a small child have such stinky breath?? A study from 2003 showed that 23% of kids have bad breath, so don’t feel like you are alone if you are dealing with this in your child! There are several causes for bad breath in kids. There are also options for…
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