Browsing: Pediatric Dentistry

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…

Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay (cavities) by fighting acid-producing bacteria that turn into plaque. Fluoride, found in many foods and water, strengthens…

While it is recommended that every child have an established dentist until the age of 1 yearit can be difficult to afford regular dental cleanings and…

Gavin Uchida has seen a lot of teeth in his life while working as a pediatric dentist and administrator of the Hawaiʻi Keiki – HDS Dental…

Fluoride isn’t just for kids! As our population ages, the need for fluoride treatments becomes more critical. The Oral Health in America A National Institutes of…

Do you use dental sealants and silver diamine fluoride (SDF) in your practice? Research supports the use of sealants to prevent and even stop caries, and…

My family has had terrible teeth for generations. My daughter had three cavities in her front teeth when she was only 1. Her dentist suggested a…

A look at how parents can find the right dentist for their child with a sensory sensitivity. Finding a dentist for children can be difficult, but…

Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSaveDespite decades of progress in fighting tooth decay, it remains one of the biggest health problems for children in…