The following article is taken from Parents.com: Q: When is my child ready to start brushing his own teeth? A: As a general rule, dentists suggest you brush and floss your child's teeth for him until he's coordinated enough to tie his own shoes, usually around age...
All too often, patients come into the dentist with a complaint that their gums bleed when they brush their teeth. They presume brushing is the cause of their bleeding gums, and so they never brush their teeth. The truth is, not brushing your teeth, if you...
The following article is taken from the American Academy of Pediatrics educational website, HealthyChildren.org: By: Rita Agarwal, MD, FAAP & James Tom, DDS, MS Young children with dental pain and/or infection require treatment at any age—sometimes that means your child will need to go under general anesthesia...
This article is taken from Colgate.com: Some people don't look forward to dental appointments any more than they look forward to visits to a physician. Most dental procedures aren't painful. However, just being examined can make people feel stressed. Most people can live with having some anxiety...
