Kids usually lose their first baby tooth around 5 or 6 years old. However they can start as early as 4 or as late as 8 years old. No matter when that first tooth gets loose, it is a monumental time! Every child reacts differently when they start to lose their baby teeth. Some kids get excited and can’t wait …
A Quick Guide to Avoiding Cavities
No one likes the time and pain associated with cavities, especially children. Even though Dr. Dixon has many great options to help this process go smoother, cavities are still no fun. To help prevent these dreaded cavities here are five helpful tips: Brush and Floss Teeth twice daily Brushing a flossing regularly prevents sugary and acidic food from sitting on …
Natural Teething Remedies to Soothe Your Baby
Teething is a painful milestone that every baby will go through. While dealing with a fussy, cranky baby can put you at your wit’s end, there are ways you can help your little one get through this experience. The following remedies are natural ways that effectively provide much needed relief to teething babies. Cold Applying something cold to numb the …
Baby’s First Dental Visit
Your baby’s first year of life is full of surprised and big changes. Milestones like their first tooth can bring a lot of joy to parent, but with these new choppers comes a lot of responsibility. With solid food, teething and a curious mouth, your baby will need to make their first dentist visit. You may feel nervous about bringing …
5 Effective Methods to Teach Your Children Good Oral Hygiene
Making brushing fun for your kids. A cavity isn’t fun for anyone, especially parents. The best way to teach your child how to effectively care for their teeth in the future, is by making it a habit now. The easiest way to do that, is by making it fun. And while young children will eventually go on to place those …
Why Are Baby Teeth Important?
Baby teeth are the first molars to emerge through the gums around the age of six months old. They help you to chew, smile, and speak. They give shape to your face and set the path for later teeth to grow into. Typically, each person has 20 baby teeth that lead to the 32 permanent teeth that are usually all …
Good Habits Start Young
Whether they be good or bad, habits can develop early on in young children and stay with them for a long time. When it comes to brushing, habits can make the difference between keeping and losing their teeth. Contrary to common belief, habits can take much more than 21 days to develop. Research says it can take anywhere from 18 …
What is ECTD?
What is ECTD? ECTD or Early Childhood Tooth Decay is exactly what it sounds like: children’s teeth that are decaying and rotting. However, ECTD refers to baby teeth in children as young as one year. While most parents are concerned about the oral health of their kids, baby teeth early on in a child’s life can often be neglected. Teeth …
When Should My Child Start Losing Their Baby Teeth?
According to the American Dental Association, your child should start developing their primary “baby” teeth between the ages of 6 months and 1 year old. By the age of 3 most children have a full set of 20 primary teeth. Baby teeth’s lifespan is short, most kids start losing their baby teeth between the ages of five to seven years …