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Oral Health for Infants
Nothing is more exciting to us than meeting your children and getting them on the right track to a lifetime of good oral care. That's why we offer comprehensive oral health plans designed specifically for kids!Infant Dental Care
Because dental problems can begin early, our rule is "First visit by first birthday!" Your little one should visit us when the first tooth comes in. This usually happens between six and twelve months of age. The primary concern with budding teeth is early childhood caries, also known as "baby bottle tooth decay" or "nursing caries." Your child may be at higher risk for early childhood caries if he or she naps or sleeps with a bottle, or when he or she nurses continuously from the breast.Teething
Sore gums from teething often occur for short periods of time between the ages of six months to three years. Babies often get relief from gnawing on a clean teething ring, cool spoon, cold wet washcloth, or soft toothbrush. Chilled teething rings or rubbing a clean finger on the sore gum area often helps, too.Bottle Feeding
Children who have baby teeth or who are past weaning age are highly susceptible to rotted front teeth if they are regularly put to bed with a bottle containing milk, juice, or other sugar-containing liquids. Due to a decrease in salivation during sleep, the liquid in the bottle has a tendency to stay on the teeth for long periods, contributing to the accumulation of harmful bacteria in the mouth. Essentially, the liquid pools around the upper front baby teeth, creating a prime environment for decay-causing bacteria to grow. Weaning prior to the first tooth eruption and thoroughly wiping the child's gums and teeth with a soft cloth before bedtime can help prevent tooth decay. However, the ideal choice is to never put your baby to bed with a bottle.Thumb and Finger Sucking
