Pediatric & Laser Dentistry

09/29/2022

"This tip sheet offers pointers on communicating good oral health to your little ones, broken down by age group, including birth to two years old, two to five years old and school aged children." Learn more: https://www.mychildrensteeth.org/tips-for-parents/

09/28/2022

"This highly-visual, easy-to-follow guide can be printed and posted to refrigerators so family members and babysitters know what to do should a tooth be chipped or knocked out (hint: a glass of milk could come in handy)!" https://www.mychildrensteeth.org/active-kids-healthy-teeth/

09/27/2022

"Prolonged thumb sucking can lead to crooked teeth and bite problems affecting both baby teeth and permanent teeth that are developing, causing upper front teeth to tip outward and upper jaw to narrow in the back." Read more: https://www.mychildrensteeth.org/little-teeth-truths-is-thumb-sucking-hurting-my-childs-teeth2/

09/26/2022

"Teething affects babies differently, but here are a few things I recommend to parents to help their babies with the discomfort and potential pain of teething – and to help everyone at home get more sleep": https://www.mychildrensteeth.org/teething-101-tips-from-a-dentist-and-dad/

09/22/2022

"It’s likely common knowledge that illnesses such as the flu and the common cold are contagious. But many parents might be surprised to find out the bacteria that causes cavities is also contagious, and can be passed along through saliva! As a parent or caregiver, this is important to keep in mind when going about your day with your little one." Read more: https://www.mychildrensteeth.org/little-teeth-truths-can-cavities-be-spread-through-saliva/

09/21/2022

"The best way to prevent cavities is to brush each morning and night and floss daily, but sometimes little teeth need a little extra help from dental sealants." Read more: https://www.mychildrensteeth.org/little-teeth-truths-should-children-get-dental-sealants-to-protect-baby-teeth-from-cavities/

The best way to prevent cavities is to brush each morning and night and floss daily, but sometimes little teeth need a little extra help from dental sealants. Sealants are thin plastic coatings that prevent food and bacteria from getting stuck in the grooves of back teeth, helping to avoid cavities....

09/20/2022

"Here are five things parents need to know to navigate the teething landscape, straight from the source – the little tooth that can be a big pain for babies, parents and caregivers alike!" - https://www.mychildrensteeth.org/teething-as-told-by-a-baby-tooth/

09/19/2022

"Test Your Brushing Brainpower: Take this 5-question quiz to see how much you know about brushing your teeth." https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/brush-day-quiz

09/15/2022

We specialize in oral procedures for infants and newborn babies. All of our procedures are simple and are conducted with state-of-the-art Laser Technology in a very minimal amount of time. We correct the different types of lip and tongue ties that some children are born with. Learn more: http://pediatricandlaserdentistry.com/laser-dentistry-solea/

09/14/2022

"A child's primary teeth, sometimes called " ," are as important as the permanent adult teeth. The recommends that a dentist examine a child within six months after the first tooth comes in and no later than the first birthday". Read more: https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/b/baby-teeth

A child's primary teeth, sometimes called "baby teeth," are as important as the permanent adult teeth. Learn how to care for your baby's teeth, teething and more.

09/13/2022

“Infants with posterior tongue-tie ( ) can have substantial difficulty with breastfeeding and bottle-feeding. This study aimed to address the dearth in investigational objective data surrounding PTT release to better quantify the postoperative impacts of for ankyloglossia.” Read more: http://pediatricandlaserdentistry.com/blog/objective-improvement-after-frenotomy-for-posterior-tongue-tie-a-prospective-randomized-trial/

"Infants with posterior tongue-tie (PTT) can have substantial difficulty with breastfeeding and bottle-feeding. This study aimed to address the dearth in investigational objective data surrounding PTT release to better quantify the postoperative impacts of frenotomy for ankyloglossia." Read more: ht...

09/12/2022

Want to learn more about Laser Dentistry? Watch this Solea Patient Testimonial by Sophia: https://youtu.be/T2px9mQi20w
LASER soft tissue surgery; Using a precise light beam to correct “Tongue tie” or “Lip tie”. These procedures can assist in improving infant nursing, proper speech, eating and swallowing issues and other concerns.