Enamel
White Spots on Kids’ Teeth: What They Mean and How to Treat Them
White spots on a child’s teeth are usually areas where enamel has lost minerals, often the earliest stage of a
Patient Education
Baby Teeth
Shark Teeth in Kids: When Permanent Teeth Come In Behind Baby Teeth
Shark teeth are permanent teeth that come in behind baby teeth that have not fallen out yet, creating a double
Oral Care
Cold and Flu Season: How to Protect Your Child’s Teeth While They’re Sick
When kids are sick, their teeth face extra risk from sugary medicines, dry mouth from congestion, sipping juice all day
Enamel
Why Are My Child’s Teeth Yellow? Causes of Discolored Kids’ Teeth
Kids’ teeth usually look yellow because of plaque or food stains, because new permanent teeth are naturally darker than baby
Oral Health
Fluoride Treatments for Kids: Safety, Timing and What to Expect
A professional fluoride treatment is a quick coat of concentrated fluoride varnish brushed onto your child’s teeth at a checkup
Cavities
Why Does My Child Keep Getting Cavities?
Kids who keep getting cavities despite brushing usually have more than one thing working against them: frequent snacking or sipping,