Why Are Baby Teeth Important October 9, 2019 132 0 We all know that we need to take care of our teeth because they serve vital functions for regular activities, like eating, speaking, and smiling. But considering baby teeth are going to fall out anyway, do parents really need to
What are Primary Teeth and Why are Primary Teeth so Important August 28, 2019 93 0 What are Primary Teeth Primary teeth are the official dental term for baby teeth. Primary teeth can also be called milk teeth and deciduous teeth. These are the first set of teeth that come in for a child and are
When Will My Child’s Baby Teeth Come In? September 4, 2019 103 0 There is no exact time for everyone and every child will experience something a little different, however most children will see teeth come in at the ages of 6 and 12 months. This is the period in which we actually
Preparing Your Child for Their First Pediatric Dentist Appointment September 4, 2019 123 0 Alpharetta, GA – Your child’s first trip to our pediatric dental office can sometimes be a little intimidating. Whether it is their first time in a pediatric dentist’s office or just their first time in a new practice, we want them
Should You Pull? Saying Goodbye to Baby Teeth September 4, 2019 127 0 Alpharetta, GA – A quick YouTube search will unearth countless creative ways of pulling loose baby teeth out. Kids and parents have tried everything from the classic “slamming door” technique to the “Nerf gun technique”. While these ideas sound fun, it
Prevent Oral Injuries During Baby Safety Month & Every Month August 16, 2019 116 0 Alpharetta, GA – September is Baby Safety Month, and the official focus for 2017 is on the importance of properly using straps on all juvenile products. We here at Polkadot Pediatric Dentistry are focusing on oral injury prevention during this month-long
How Does Thumb-sucking or Pacifier Use Affect the Bite? August 28, 2019 115 0 Alpharetta, GA - Watching your baby suck his thumb or a pacifier to calm himself can be heartwarming. But many parents wonder when these natural reflexes stop providing calming benefits and start causing problems with their child’s bite. Thumb sucking
Understanding the Nightly Grind – Bruxism August 16, 2019 109 0 Alpharetta, GA - What’s a parent to do when the gentle sounds of deep breathing from a sleeping child are replaced by the noise of their teeth grinding together? First, don’t panic. Bruxism – the term for teeth grinding and jaw
Banking on Baby Teeth for Type 1 Diabetes Treatment September 4, 2019 116 0 Alpharetta, GA – Baby teeth serve important roles as space holders for their adult counterparts, and for helping children eat properly and speak clearly. Now there is belief that those baby teeth may serve an important role long after your children
Milk Teeth Eruption and Fall Out Timeline and Why They Are So Important September 4, 2019 298 0 Alpharetta, GA - The first set of teeth your child grows go by many names – baby teeth, deciduous teeth, milk teeth, primary teeth. But what do you actually know about this first set of teeth? “It’s a common misconception
