Archive for November 2018
Dental Fear & Anxiety in Kids
Did you know that kids with dental fear and anxiety have a 2.05X greater risk for developing untreated dental caries than kids with little to no fear? Dental fear and anxiety (DFA) is a condition characterized as an excessive amount of anxiety and fear directly related to visiting the dentist and/or receiving dental treatments.…
Read MoreGingivitis & Pediatric Patients
Did you know that up to 60% of American teenagers suffer from gingivitis? It is the job of pediatric dentists to educate our patients about their oral health care! Many young dental patients simply don’t know how to properly clean their teeth, which ultimately increases the risk for dental caries and gum diseases such as…
Read MoreA Pain in the Jaw: TMJ Dysfunction
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is one of the most complex joints in the body. It is often referred to as the “jaw joint,” as it connects the lower jaw to the base of the skull. The functions of the TMJ are essential in our day-to-day lives. For some children (and adults), this joint can become…
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