At the height of COVID-19, an estimated 40% of parents avoided dental care for their children. Many cited concerns of infection as well as limited office hours and closure of their preferred practice. While unintentional, avoiding a pediatric dentist can have a...
More than 70% of children ages 6 to 11 are diagnosed with gingivitis each year. Unfortunately, gum disease is far from uncommon in children. Gingivitis is minimal in the beginning but can progress and have lasting consequences. There are three main stages of...
Did you know that over 51 million school hours are lost every year due to dental disease in children? These statistics are staggering, and health departments are taking notice. Fortunately, there is a dental specialty called pediatric dentistry that specializes in...
Do you like your smile? If not, you’re not alone. Out of 2,000 Americans surveyed, 61% of the respondents said they wished they could change something about their teeth. Among several other insecurities, crookedness and gaps between teeth contributed...
Oral diseases affect nearly 3.5 billion children and adults included. Teaching your child about their oral health now can benefit their lives as adults. It’s important to start while they’re early, though. After all, over 530 million children have...
