Trinity Pediatric Dentistry Blog

If your child is particularly anxious about visiting the dentist, you might feel tempted to skip their appointments. Unfortunately, this can have a detrimental impact on their oral well-being. It’s important that kids have their first dental visit by the time they’re one year old, and then every 6 months after that. This allows their pediatric dentist to monitor their teeth to ensure they don’t develop any issues in their still-developing mouths.

Many dentists offer sedation options as a result, but is this safe for your little one? Keep reading to learn more about it!

A child’s baby teeth represent an important step in the development of their oral and overall health, so many parents fret over when they might emerge and fall out. While children can be expected to have their baby teeth come in and fall out at some point, the timetable involved is different for every child. Here’s what you should know about when baby teeth emerge and depart as well as some tips for keeping your child’s baby teeth healthy.

Watching your baby grow up can be an exciting time, especially as they begin to experience new things. One of the most pivotal moments in the transition from baby food to solids. Which ones will they like? How much should they receive? How small do I need to cut up the pieces so they don’t choke? These questions are completely normal, but some parents may wonder if their child’s lip or tongue-tie will interfere with this new meal plan. Keep reading to learn how a frenectomy can ease the struggle and allow your little one to try all kinds of new and exciting foods.

As parents, we’re responsible for tending to the emotional and physical needs of our little ones, including their oral health. For those who have children with special needs, that can be particularly demanding. Whether they have difficulties with motor skills, communication issues, or sensory challenges, many kids have a hard time keeping their teeth in good condition. Tooth decay and gum disease are associated with other health risks like heart conditions or even oral cancer, so it’s important to try. If you and your child are struggling with dental hygiene, continue reading for 3 tips that you might find beneficial.

Your smile is one of the first things that people will notice about you—and the same goes for your child’s smile! That said, you should do everything you can to ensure that your little one is set up for a lifetime of excellent oral health, but you might not know how to prepare or what to expect upon arriving for this crucial first dental visit. We’re more than happy to help you start on the right foot here at Trinity Pediatric Dentistry! Here’s more about what you can expect during your child’s first visit and some tips for ensuring it goes well.