Healthier Bedtime Snacks for Children
Apr 13, 2020
We’ve all been guilty of late-night cravings and bedtime snacks, no matter our age! While we know that late-night eating isn’t great for our health or our teeth, there are certain snacks that are healthier options than…
Why Schools Are the Ideal Setting for Dental Care
Mar 23, 2020
In many low-income communities, a common-sense sentiment is being applied to schools that are looking to improve the dental care of their students. Schools present an ideal opportunity for implementing a preventative…
The Difference Between General Dentists & Pediatric Dentists
Mar 9, 2020
For the same reasons that you take your child to see a pediatric doctor instead of a general doctor, you should be bringing your kids to a pediatric dentist instead of a general one. Choosing a pediatric dental office for…
Cleaning Invisalign Trays
Feb 24, 2020
There are many benefits to choosing Invisalign aligners for your child’s orthodontic treatment. However, if your child isn’t properly caring for your aligners, he or she may experience problems or feel embarrassed. This is…
3 Effects that Caffeine has on Kids
Feb 10, 2020
Kids are drinking less and less soda with every passing year, which is great news! However, even though kids are drinking less soda, they’re still ingesting increased amounts of caffeine. In fact, around 75% of U.S. kids are…
Gaps in Your Child’s Smile
Jan 27, 2020
A distinct gap between the teeth is also called diastema. This term is often used to describe the gap that occurs between the two front teeth, as this is the most common gap. Around 50% of kids under six have this gap and it…
The Link Between Headaches and Bite Misalignment
Jan 12, 2020
Headaches can be caused by many reasons including stress, dehydration, the result of certain medications, or muscle tension in the neck or shoulders. However, there is another, lesser-known cause of headaches – the…
Properly Caring for Dental Retainers
Dec 23, 2019
After spending roughly 18-months to 2-years wearing braces, you don’t want to allow your teeth to shift back into place once they come off. Because of this, it’s important to wear a retainer – an orthodontic appliance meant…
Maintaining Dental Hygiene During the Holiday Season
Dec 17, 2019
It’s the season for gift-giving, visiting family members and friends, and sharing delicious candy and treats. Your dental health may be the last thing on your mind, but it’s more important now that ever to maintain your oral…
How Your Child’s Cleft Lip or Palate Can Impact His or Her Oral Health
Nov 25, 2019
Cleft lips and palates are birth defects affecting the mouth and lips. In the U.S., around 6,800 babies a year are born with cleft palates, lips, or both. Clefts occur when the roof of the mouth or the sides of the lips don’t…
What Parents Should Know About Dental Bonding
Nov 12, 2019
In the event that your child has a tooth that has been chipped or cracked, or if a tooth has been slightly discolored or decayed, you will be presented with a few options for restoring your child’s tooth. These options can…
After Halloween Candy Gorging!
Nov 1, 2019
Here at Firestone Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we think one of the scariest parts of Halloween is the damage it can do to your child’s oral health! We don’t want to deprive our little patients of the Halloween…
What Parents Should Know About Salivary Gland Stones
Oct 28, 2019
Salivary gland stones are also called sialolithiasis and they occur when your child becomes chronically dehydrated, suffers from a bacterial staph infection, or has too much calcium. These conditions can cause the salivary…
Best Age for Kids to Receive Orthodontic Braces
Oct 14, 2019
Orthodontic treatment isn’t only used to correct crooked teeth. It also helps with the alignment of the jaw and proper spacing of the teeth. Because of this, it may not be immediately apparent that children need orthodontic…
Fluoride & Your Child’s Dental Heath
Sep 23, 2019
We all want to prevent our children from getting cavities. It can be hard to make sure you’re doing everything you can in order to prevent your child from having dental problems. Fluoride is an easy way to ensure that your…
School Lunch Ideas for Healthy Teeth
Sep 9, 2019
It’s very easy to make sure your child is practicing good oral hygiene and eating healthy food while they’re at home during the summer. But once your kids are at school, it’s much more difficult to monitor their dental health…
Flossing Too Hard Can Damage Your Child’s Oral Health
Aug 26, 2019
Flossing is obviously a very important part of any child’s at-home dental healthcare routine. Flossing allows the removal of bacteria, plaque, and leftover food debris from between the teeth where your child’s toothbrush…
Tips for Taking Care of Metal Orthodontic Braces
Jul 22, 2019
If your child is currently undergoing orthodontic treatment through traditional metal braces, there are a few tips and restrictions you should be aware of. Properly taking care of traditional metal braces can ensure that your…
Easy Ways to Increase the Amount of Water You Drink
Jul 8, 2019
It’s frightening to learn that around 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. In addition to being bad for your overall health, dehydration can also damage your oral health. This is because water helps to strengthen…
Childhood Gum Disease – Gingivitis vs. Periodontitis
Jun 25, 2019
The best way for you to help your children avoid gum disease is to educate them and yourselves about the differences between the stages of gum disease and how to avoid it. In this post, we will discuss these differences and a…
Your Child’s First Dental Cavity
Jun 3, 2019
Dental cavities are very common in children because the tooth enamel in baby teeth is softer than in adult teeth. This means it’s easier for the plaque and bacteria in your child’s mouth to eat away at this vulnerable enamel…
Scariest Teeth in the Animal Kingdom
May 23, 2019
Our teeth are incredible and allow us to do many things. In the animal kingdom, there are plenty of amazing and scary teeth! Below are a few of the scariest animal teeth that nature has to offer!
Tips on Caring for Your Child After a Dental Procedure
May 9, 2019
Having a dental procedure can be stressful for a child, but it’s common for the anxiety to persist once the procedure is finished. Some children wake up from a procedure still feeling nervous. Luckily there are ways to ease a…
Signs that it May be Time to Schedule a Dental Cleaning and Checkup
Apr 22, 2019
It’s common knowledge that our children should be visiting the dentist every six months to get a dental cleaning and a checkup. We also know that a toothache indicates the need to visit the dentist quickly and that bleeding…
Common Causes of Dental Cavities in Children
Apr 10, 2019
It might sound cliché, but simple oral hygiene like brushing, flossing, and visiting a dentist regularly really is the most effective way to prevent dental cavities in children. For some children and teens, however, there are…
Facts About Baby Teeth that Every Parent Should Know
Mar 27, 2019
Baby teeth are a very important part of helping your child achieve and maintain beautiful and healthy smiles that will grow with them into adulthood. You can help your children keep their teeth strong and healthy throughout…
Helping to Manage Your Child’s Orthodontic Pain
Mar 11, 2019
Orthodontic treatment can sometimes cause pain or discomfort as the teeth are guided into the right position. For those considering orthodontic treatment, the possibility that the braces will cause pain is one of the most…
Benefits of Dental Braces and Other Orthodontic Treatment
Feb 25, 2019
Here at Firestone Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, we know that patients who are proud of their smiles and confident to show them off will benefit from better self-esteem and tend to be happier with their overall…
Gap Bands & The Damage They Can Cause
Feb 11, 2019
Gap bands are a potentially damaging new trend being used by American teens. These bands are being sold online and are used to help close gaps in the teeth but are being utilized without the supervision of an orthodontic…
How Fruit Juice May Harm Your Child’s Teeth
Jan 28, 2019
Juice, even if it contains 100% fruit juice, is very high in sugar content and is causing a dental cavity epidemic among America’s children. Frequent consumption of juice beverages, even if you’ve watered down, can still…
Origins of New Year’s Resolutions
Jan 14, 2019
Every year, most Americans set goals that we intend to keep throughout the year. These goals, which we refer to as New Year’s resolutions are an attempt to better ourselves from the year before. These goals can range from…
Questions to Ask Your Child’s Dentist
Dec 27, 2018
If you’re looking to make the most out of your child’s next visit to Firestone Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, there are a few questions you can ask in order to learn as much as you can about your child’s dental health.…
How Your Oral Health Can Benefit From a Healthy Diet
Dec 11, 2018
The most common dental diseases are tooth decay, dental cavities, and gum disease. These also happen to be the dental diseases that are the easiest to prevent. Practicing good at-home oral hygiene habits like brushing twice a…
How to Avoid Bad Breath During Orthodontic Treatment
Nov 26, 2018
Undergoing orthodontic treatment is the best way to help you achieve a straight, beautiful smile. However, the time spent with braces is an investment and we know that it can come with some sacrifices. Flossing can be a…
Signs that Your Child has a Healthy Mouth and Teeth
Nov 9, 2018
While it is important to know the signs of trouble in your child’s mouth and teeth, it can be just as important to know what signs point to strong, healthy teeth. This allows you to know that your child is keeping up with his…
What You Should Know About Xylitol and How it May Help Prevent Dental Cavities
Oct 22, 2018
Xylitol is a sugar substitute that has been shown to be good for your child’s teeth! Instead of regular sugar which will create acid on the teeth that eat away at the tooth enamel, xylitol is naturally derived from plants. In…
Your Child’s Nail-Biting Habit & How to Help Them Quit
Oct 11, 2018
If your child has a chronic nail-biting habit, you can rest assured that he or she is not alone. In fact, nail-biting is a very common reaction to stressful situations and is a habit that’s difficult to stop. However, it’s…
Helping Your Children Prevent Gum Disease & Gingivitis
Sep 27, 2018
Luckily, gum disease and gingivitis are both very easy to prevent. The biggest threat to your child’s vulnerable gum tissue is bad at-home oral hygiene habits. Even if you believe that you help your children follow an optimal…
The Impact of Celiac Disease on Your Child’s Oral Health
Sep 17, 2018
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that can cause sufferers to have an intolerance to gluten. When sufferers of celiac disease consume foods that contain gluten, their bodies will not properly absorb the gluten, leading…
Whether or Not to Pull a Child’s Loose Tooth
Aug 23, 2018
In decades past, most of us got a little help pulling out loose teeth. Mom might tie one end of a string to the loose tooth and the other end of the string to the doorknob, or dad might just reach into your mouth and yank the…
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Your kids smile matters just as much as your own! Our blog covers a variety of topics including children’s dental health, updates in the dental industry, tips for maintaining healthy habits, and fun oral health facts. Check back each month for new insights and helpful resources.
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