This category involves dental information shared for babies and kids.
The Tooth Eruption Chart is something important that parents should know to analyse if their child is getting their teeth at the right time. Though you need to visit your dentist once every 6 months, this chart will help you get knowledge about your child’s teeth. At this age, even the child is excited to […]
As a dentist and a mom, I understand the importance of establishing good oral health for your child. To maintain good oral health or hygiene, you must instil these habits early in your child. If suddenly one fine day you ask your child to brush his or her teeth, the child will not understand why.
15 Best Kids Toothbrush Agewise For Good Oral Health: Dentist Recommended Read More »
Who doesn’t want a healthy smile? All of us do. For a healthy smile, the first most important thing to do is choose the best toothbrush (whether a manual or an electric toothbrush). Toothbrushes play a vital role in maintaining our oral hygiene, and among 100’s of toothbrushes that are available in the market or
Who doesn’t want a healthy smile? All of us do. For a healthy smile, the first and most important thing to do is to choose the best toothbrush (whether an electric or a manual toothbrush). Toothbrushes play a vital role in maintaining our oral hygiene, and among 100’s of toothbrushes (manual or electric) available in
Loose teeth are exciting for the child as well as for the parent or the caregiver. Losing teeth is one sign of growing up. When the permanent or the adult teeth are making their way they start resorbing the roots of the baby or the primary teeth and slowly the baby teeth start getting loose
What To Do If Your Child’s Loose Teeth Won’t Fall Out? Read More »
Brushing only cleans the outer surface of the teeth. The surface between the teeth where the contact is tight is where the brush does not reach. Flossing is the most effective way of reaching these places and cleaning them. Do we get cavities in between teeth where the brush does not reach?? Yes!! Cavities can
Is flossing teeth important for kids? When to start? Read More »
Healthy habits are not only necessary for overall health but also for dental health. If the teeth are not healthy, the child has cavities or has a toothache, the child will not be able to eat properly. When the child does not eat properly, the child will lose weight, will be lethargic and feel sick
10 Healthy Habits for Kids Beautiful Teeth and Smile Read More »
Ever wondered why dentists emphasise brushing teeth even for kids? You might have come across this quote quite often: ” Every tooth in the man’s head is more valuable than a diamond” by Miguel De Cervantes. This is true and applies to both kids and adults. Whenever the first tooth erupts in the baby’s mouth,
When is the Best Time to Start brushing my child’s teeth? Read More »
Ever wondered when exactly should you take your child for the first dental visit?? Due to the lack of awareness of dental health and hygiene, we as parents do not stress much on the dental visits. Until and unless there is pain or discomfort with both ourselves as well as our kids, we try to
First Dental Visit Of My Child: When, Why and How? Read More »
Tongue Tie or Ankyloglossia though not so common, is seen in many new born and is some times a matter of concern for the parents. It doesn’t cause a lot of major problems and is easy to treat. Therefore it is not a very alarming condition and parents should not be worried much. What Is
Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia): All You Need To Know Read More »
Brushing teeth is one of the most important and healthy habits that parents can instil in their children. It is sometimes a struggle and sometimes seems impossible to get your child to brush without any tantrums. But we can make it fun and exciting for them so that they voluntarily ask you to brush their
10 Exciting ways to get your toddler to brush their teeth!! Read More »
oral thrush is seen children as well as in adults. It is curable and preventable. If the child is irritable and cranky when the child is having oral thrush, please visit a pediatrician.
Oral thrush (Oral Candidiasis): Proven Facts Read More »
Teething tablets are the first thought in a parents mind when it comes to teething pain and discomfort. Most of the kids start teething between the age of 4-6 months. But some get their first tooth as late as 18 months of age. Teething is a normal natural phenomenon but it is associated with pain
Are teething tablets safe for babies ? Read More »
