“If my child’s baby teeth are only temporary and will fall out soon, why should I be concerned about them?” …
Many parents don’t pay a whole lot of attention to their children’s baby teeth, believing that they will eventually get replaced by adult teeth when their children get older. But the…
Just because they’re just starting out in life doesn’t mean that young children and teenagers aren’t susceptible to gum disorders. Periodontal diseases can easily strike kids in…
The weeks before the school year begins are very busy. Parents are buying their kids new clothes, shopping for school supplies and figuring out their family’s new activities schedules. A…
Young children’s teeth shift and grow frequently. While most orthodontic problems can be treated in one phase, your child might need orthodontic therapy in two phases. A pedodontist (a…
Sippy cups have been around since 1981, and they’re adored by parents everywhere. You can thank Richard Belanger, who invented the spill-proof spout apparatus that helps toddlers during their…
For most parents, there’s nothing more reassuring than the sight and sound of your young child sleeping peacefully in his (or her) bed. But there are times when the…
Learning is a process of trial and error, never more so than when we’re developing as young children. Children love to experiment — which can have good and bad results. When it comes to…
Are you looking for an experienced children’s dentist? You’ve come to the right place! At Plainfield Pediatric Dental Care and Orthodontics, our highly skilled team is current with the foremost…
All of us have heard about or experienced in-person the day that small children are sitting in professional stylists’ chairs awaiting their first haircut. Some of the kids are fine with it,…
Your baby’s first teeth. How you delight in those white, little chiclets as they start to appear! But baby teeth are more than just cute – they serve an important purpose: helping your…
