Browsing: Pediatric Dentistry

Fluoride is a natural mineral that helps build strong teeth and prevent tooth decay.For more than 70 years, most tap water in America has contained small…

Jonelle Anamelechi, a pediatric dentist, is the owner of Children’s Choice Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics. Pediatric dentists play a key role in supporting a child’s overall…

Dental sealants can prevent tooth decay in children and adults for years, but are they worth the cost and potential risk?Brushing your teeth is important, but…

Cheen Loo says it was her bite of fillings—received without the benefit of local anesthesia, no less—that led her to dental school. She wanted to help…

National Children’s Dental Health Month ended in February, but focusing on children’s oral health should remain a priority throughout the year. Many of Connecticut’s children suffer…

Fluoride varnish is a solution that the dentist (dental hygienist, or doctor) applies to the surface of the teeth to protect the enamel from wear and…

The second application period for the federal government’s dental benefits program begins Saturday, so parents or guardians of eligible children can receive up to $650 per…

Sparks J, Funderburk JM, Tantbirojn D, Versluis A, Wells M*. Removed Tooth Structure on Prefabricated Prefabricated Primary Molar Crowns of Typodont teeth. Pediatr Dent Mar 15,…

A pickup rolls through downtown Richmond, Vt., on Wednesday. A city employee is under fire for reducing fluoride in drinking water below the state’s recommended level.…

Basic elements According to CDC: Bacteria in the mouth produce acid when a person eats sugary foods. This acid eats the minerals from the surface of…