Village Pediatric Dentistry Blog

Many parents and guardians believe their child should wait until all their adult teeth have arrived to undergo orthodontic treatment. It’s easy to assume that their primary teeth don’t need to be straightened if they’re only going to fall out anyway.

However, in certain situations, it can benefit younger children to receive Phase 1 Orthodontics to address tooth or bite misalignments earlier than you might think is necessary. If your pediatric dentist has recommended this service, you might question why your child needs it or how it can help. Continue reading to learn more about this treatment and why it may have been suggested!

Having braces is a major step towards a beautiful, healthy smile. But even though you’re sporting a mouthful of new equipment, you still need to keep it (along with your teeth and gums) clean. Brushing and flossing with braces admittedly does require a bit of practice, but with these handy tips, keeping your mouth healthy during orthodontic treatment will be a breeze!

Is your child planning to spend the summer swimming? While swimming is generally safer for dental health compared to sports like boxing or football, extended exposure to pool or ocean water can still impact their oral health. The chemicals used to keep pool water clean, such as chlorine, can sometimes lead to dental problems. Keep reading to learn how these chemicals can affect your child’s smile and what you can do to protect their oral health.

If you were to list all the things your child needs to learn to be healthy and functional it might stretch for miles. Still, you might forget to put flossing near the top! Teaching your child to floss is vital for their dental health in the future. While brushing is important, flossing reaches the spots that toothbrushes can’t, preventing cavities and gum disease. If you’d like some tips to help them learn to floss the easy way, continue reading!

As a parent to a small child, life is full of uncertainties. It can be challenging to know when their first teeth are going to erupt and when you can expect them to become wiggly and fall out. These are both huge milestones! Continue reading to learn more about your child’s baby teeth so you know what you can look forward to in the coming months and years.

During the first several years of your child’s life, their mouth will go through drastic changes, from getting their first tooth to learning how to brush their teeth. As a parent, it can feel hard to keep up with all of these new developments; however, with key knowledge, you can help make the best decisions for your little one’s growing smile. Read on for four important dental facts every parent should learn!

Many children love sweet beverages like soda, chocolate milk, juice, sports drinks, and the like. Unfortunately, all of these drinks can increase their risk of developing cavities if they’re not careful, and it’s important that children only enjoy them in moderation to preserve their oral health. Here’s why these drinks can be so harmful along with a few tips to help you keep your child’s smile stunning.

As parents, ensuring the well-being of your child is the most important thing in your world. While it’s easy to take them to the doctor when they’re sick, you may not think much about their mouth. The thing is, oral health and checkups are an important part of their overall development.

Early detection of oral health problems is vital for setting your child on the path to healthy smiles. If you want to learn why that is, continue reading.

When you go shopping for gifts for your child, whether it is for a special occasion or just because, you likely want to buy something practical. At the same time, you want to pick something that your little one will enjoy. Often, items that support oral health check both of those boxes — they are useful and fun! What are a few specific items that you might choose to buy for your child? Here are some smile-friendly gift ideas:

Thanksgiving is finally here, and you’re probably busy getting ready to host your family and friends—and this probably includes preparing quite a bit of food. Turkey, ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole—the list goes on and on! However, Thanksgiving food isn’t just delicious—certain dishes also have a positive impact on oral health, especially for children! Continue reading below to learn more about a few Thanksgiving dishes that are tooth-friendly and certain to bring a big smile to your little one’s face!