Every parent wants to see their child grow up with a healthy, happy smile. However, cavities are a common dental issue among children that, if left untreated, can cause serious oral health problems. While it …
Pediatric Dentist vs Family Dentist: Which Is Best For Your Children?
Choosing the right dental care provider is one of the most important decisions parents make for their children. Their early experiences with dentists can shape how they feel about oral health for the rest of …
Does Your Child’s Mouth Guard Actually Protect Their Teeth?
Does your child use a mouthguard when playing sports or engaging in physical activities? If so, you’re taking a great first step in protecting their smile. But not all mouthguards are created equal, and ensuring …
Brushing for Kids: How to Make it Fun
Brushing for two minutes twice daily is necessary for children of all ages. Start a healthy, consistent brushing routine when your baby’s first tooth appears. This easy step will help to secure your child’s oral …
Your Child Lost Their Tooth While Playing: The Next Steps
As all parents know, children sometimes become carried away when playing. Balls, swings, and even pets can cause accidents. In these situations, injuries can occur, including lost teeth. Parents may feel extremely concerned when their …
Special Needs Dentistry for Children: What to Expect
Children with special needs may experience challenges when visiting the dentist. Pediatric dentists are uniquely qualified to help these children feel more relaxed in the office and more likely to stay calm during treatment. Children …
Why Do Your Gums Bleed After Brushing Your Teeth?
Many adults and children observe that their gums bleed when brushing or flossing. Bleeding gums are a potential sign of early gum disease, even in children. Fortunately, you can reverse bleeding gums with proper attention …
When Do Children Start Losing Teeth?
Whether you’re a new or seasoned parent, you are probably aware that children lose their baby teeth. You most likely remember losing your own teeth as a child and putting them under your pillow in …
Are Drinking Liquids After Brushing Your Teeth Bad?
If you recall your parents telling you to always rinse your mouth with water right after brushing your teeth, you may wonder whether this was accurate information. When you talk to a pediatric dentist, you …
What Does Nitrous Oxide Do And How Does It Work?
Nitrous oxide gas is a mild form of sedation that is used throughout the field of dentistry in order to calm nerves and anxiety during dental treatments. Often referred to as laughing gas, it is …
Brushing Teeth 101: How Long Should You Wait to Eat?
We all know the drill: brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes each time. But have you ever wondered how long you should wait to eat after brushing your teeth? It turns out …
How Often Should Kids Go to the Dentist?
According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, it is recommended that kids see the dentist for the first time by the age of 12 months – or within six months of getting their first …
When Should You Start Brushing Your Baby’s Teeth?
There are so many new experiences you have with a new baby. Watching them learn and grow and develop can be exciting. But it also means navigating a large number of new responsibilities to ensure …
When Can My Child Eat After A Tooth Extraction?
It may seem unlikely or unnatural for children to require tooth extractions, but it happens for a variety of reasons. If your child has teeth that are severely damaged due to injury or decayed due …
What is a Composite Filling
Dental fillings are one type of restorative dentistry. A composite dental filling is among the most common and the most visually attractive type of filling. Dental fillings are the typical treatment in the event of …
How Do You Prepare Your Child For Tooth Extraction?
It’s always best if we can save your child’s natural tooth, but there are times when there is no other option than to perform a child tooth extraction. Even kids who love visiting the dentist …
How Long Does Icon Treatment Last?
At Pediatric Dental Associates, Dr. McGuire uses Icon treatment to correct white spots lesions that are common on children’s teeth, especially after orthodontic treatment. These white spot lesions are caused by demineralization and remineralization of …
How Much Does Icon Treatment Cost in Clinton, NJ?
One of the most exciting new treatment options in pediatric dentistry is the Icon procedure. We’re thrilled to be able to offer this treatment to our patients, but because many parents aren’t familiar with Icon, …
What Does A Dental Crown Look Like?
If your child needs a dental crown on a primary tooth, you likely have a number of questions about why it is needed, what the process involves, and what a dental crown looks like. The types …
Find a Qualified Special Needs Dentist in Your Area
Finding a dentist who treats children with special needs can be a challenge. Depending on your child’s needs, special equipment or training may be necessary. Then there’s a dentist’s temperament—will they be patient and understanding? …
What is a Dental Sealant?
Tooth decay is not your friend. It can wreak havoc in your mouth once it gets going, causing cavities and, if left untreated, total destruction of teeth. There are many ways to address tooth decay, …
Why Mouthguards Are Important for Children That Play Sports.
If your child is involved in sports, they should have a mouthguard. While there are one-size-fits-all readymade mouthguards available in sporting goods stores and online, these do not offer the level of protection provided by …
How to Find a Qualified Pediatric Dentist Near You
There was a time when trying to find a pediatric dentist meant thumbing through the phone book and finding the practice closest to your home. These days, the internet puts all the information you need …
What Is A Baby Root Canal?
Baby teeth come and go in several years, being replaced by permanent adult teeth. During this time, however, kids are at risk for developing cavities and abscesses due to infection and decay. Because they cannot …
What Age Should a Child Go to the Dentist?
Starting regular dental check-ups at a young age is important for your child’s oral health, but many parents aren’t sure when these routine dental visits should begin. In this blog post, we’ll discuss what age …
How Sports Drinks Affect Your Dental Health
Many children who participate in athletics––and even those who don’t––consume large amounts of sports drinks. A lot of parents are under the impression that these drinks are healthier alternatives to soft drinks, and while the …
What to Expect at Your Child’s First Dental Visit
Many parents are curious about when their children should start seeing the dentist––and many are surprised to learn the answer. The American Dental Association recommends that a child’s first dental visit occur within six months …
3 Reasons See Your Dentist Regularly
Regular dental visits are as important for children as they are for adults. While many of the reasons are different, the recommendation for appointments every six months is the same no matter what a patient’s …
The Myths and Facts About Fluoride
Fluoride is a controversial subject. Many of our patients’ parents have strong feelings about the issue; aside from mandatory vaccinations, there’s no other public health policy that generates such heated debate. In the United States, …
What to Do When Your Child Knocks out a Tooth
It might be an exaggeration to say it’s a parents’ worst nightmare, but it’s pretty far up on the list––your child comes running to you, bleeding from the mouth, completely inconsolable, and missing a tooth. …
You Are What You Eat: How Diet Affects Dental Health
“Drink your milk, it builds strong bones!” As parents, we’ve all said that to our kids––maybe even a few times a day. We tell them to eat carrots for their eyes and oranges to fight …
Coping With Teething Problems
We get so excited to see that first little tooth poke its way out of our baby’s gums, but as all parents know, the process of getting to that point with teething problems can be …
How to Prevent Cavities in Children: What You Should Know
According to the CDC, tooth decay is considered the most common chronic disease that American children experience; however, with regularly scheduled, biannual dental cleanings and exams, a daily dental hygiene routine as well as dental …
How to Properly Brush Your Teeth
As parents, we model by example. If we want our children to eat their fruits and veggies, we have to make sure we’re eating them ourselves; if we want them to limit screen time, we …
How to Calm Children’s Dental Fears
Knowing the best way to prepare your child for his or her visit can reduce the amount of stress you and your child experience leading up to the appointment. A positive first impression will help …
How to Prevent Cavities: What You Should Know
Most of the parents we meet at our pediatric dental practice want to know how to prevent cavities; in fact, it’s probably one of the most common questions we are asked. We understand that as …
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