Thumb Sucking and Pacifiers Thumb sucking and pacifier use are common habits among infants and young children. While these actions provide comfort and security, they can also have implications for dental development.   Prolonged pressure When a child sucks their thumb or a pacifier, pressure is exerted on the teeth and jaws. This prolonged pressure […]

Tips For When Your Baby Is Teething When baby is teething, it can be a frustrating time for both you and your little one, filled with plenty of tears and gnawed-on objects. These pointers will help to soothe your teething tyke and navigate this bumpy developmental milestone with a smile. What you can do: These […]

How To Care For Baby Teeth Learning how to care for baby teeth is so important for your baby or toddler’s oral well-being. Establishing positive oral hygiene routines early on can lay the groundwork for a lifetime of healthy smiles. Here’s an overview guide on how to care for baby teeth: Start early Get going […]

Many parents ask when do baby teeth appear? Generally teething will start by 6-8 months but can vary a bit earlier or later with some babies (between 3-12 months). Once teeth begin to erupt they will usually do so in a specific teething order. Please see the chart below for what teeth erupt first and […]

How Baby’s First Dentist Visit Helps Your baby’s first dentist visit should occur shortly after their first teeth erupt or they turn 12 months old. Introducing your child to the dental environment early helps them to develop positive experiences and offers you advice on caring for your baby’s teeth. This assists with: Your baby’s first […]

Brushing Baby’s Teeth or Toddler’s Teeth Cleaning the teeth of a young baby is easier than those belonging to a toddler. Regardless of how much a toddler shows you they dislike having their teeth cleaned, with tantrums, crying, screaming and running away common signs, it is vital that their teeth are cleaned at least twice […]