About 40% of children in the United States experience tooth decay known as dental caries by age 19.
The factors behind this trend include lower household income, lack of access to insurance, and language barriers that prevent many families from accessing proper care at a dentist’s office.
But it doesn’t have to be this way, suggests the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) with their release of updated recommendations for children’s oral health.
As parents, it's important to keep an eye on your child's dental health, especially as their adult teeth start to come in. Early orthodontic intervention can help avoid... Read More
When it’s time to take your little one to the dentist, won’t any dentist do? Not necessarily. While general and family dentists treat children, if you’re looking for... Read More
Modern braces are composed of one bracket per tooth. On both the bottom row of teeth and the top row of teeth, the brackets are connected by an archwire. The archwire, ... Read More
