Fun Facts for Pediatric Dentistry 2021

Fun Facts for Pediatric Dentistry 2021

Teeth are important for digestion, smiling, whistling, and talking. Did you know that teeth are also scientifically and historically fascinating? Check out these shocking fun facts about teeth: Children begin to develop their primary teeth in the womb — only 6...
Does my child need a night guard?

Does my child need a night guard?

An estimated 30% of Americans experience bruxism, which is the chronic clenching and grinding of one’s teeth.   Of that number, between 14% and 17% of children grind their teeth. Stress, which is the most common cause of bruxism in adults, is not...

Real Talk: Is Juice Healthy?

Children certainly love juice, and many parents allow their children to have juice whenever they want. After all, it’s kind of like a fruit or vegetable… right? Well, no. Let’s pause for a quick chemistry lesson. Sugar lowers the pH in your...

Real Talk: Pacifiers and Thumb-Sucking

Both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommend that you discontinue the pacifier use by the time your child is one year old. We hear you – that doesn’t give you a lot of wiggle room. However, studies show that...

Baby Blitz Part 3: Baby Teeth

In this segment of Baby Blitz we’ll be talking about about the baby teeth! View the video transcription: Hello Facebook family, and welcome to our third installment of baby Blitz, Facebook Live. My name is Dr. Joye Warr and I’m a pediatric dentist in High...