In February of 2016, Dr. Paul Casamassimo (director of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s Pediatric Oral Health and Research and Policy Center) was interviewed by CNN regarding a common misconception that, along with crankiness, problems sleeping and eating, and near-constant drooling, fever is an indication of teething. Because many parents of our NYC pediatric […]
Every February, we celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month to promote the benefits of good dental health in children. Started by the American Dental Association, this year’s focus is to “Defeat Monster Mouth.” Through the use of posters and activity sheets featuring the McGrinn Twins, Flossy and Buck, along with Den and Gen Smiley and […]
I’d love to tell you that I never see 4 or 5-year-old children with tooth decay, but the truth is, I do. And although you can’t control some things that play a part in your child’s decay process, like DNA, type of bacteria and saliva consistency, one thing you can control is whether or not your child […]
While commercials tell us that sports drinks bring our water-depleted bodies the nutrition and hydration they desperately need, what they don’t tell you is that sports and energy drinks are terrible for your teeth! According to researcher Poonam Jain, BDS, MPH, Director of Community Dentistry and an associate professor at the Southern Illinois University School […]
Metal braces have been around since Egyptian times, as individuals with misaligned teeth have always sought ways to create a more aesthetically pleasing smile. Although metal braces are still the devices of choice for some dental problems, Invisalign offers several advantages for those patients whose dental misalignment can be corrected by that method. The Advantages […]
Gum disease, called periodontal disease in dentist-speak, isn’t just limited to adults. According to recent studies, gum disease is an increasing problem among children of all ages. Check out these sobering statistics: Over 85% of American adults have gum disease Approximately 66% of young adults have gum disease About 50% of children under the age […]
We all know what halitosis is: bad breath. Halitosis affects a very large segment of the population and has numerous causes. The bottom line is, if your child has bad breath, we need to find the cause and eliminate it, rather than covering up the problem with mouthwash, gum or other treatments. Causes of Bad […]
