As a new parent, you’re probably spending your fair share of time in your pediatrician’s office! Between well-baby visits, vaccines and baby’s first sniffles, coughs and fevers, most of us visit the pediatrician quite often during the first year of our children’s lives. Whenever you take your little one in for a well visit, the doctor will take …

Not sure what to expect when it comes to your little one's baby teeth? Here is some insight into what might occur from infancy all the way to late teens

Now that winter is over, spring and all of its associated fun is just around the corner. If you are a parent, there are some things you need to know about keeping your kids’ teeth safe this spring. Check out this list of tooth safety tips. Get a Mouthguard for Sports Even if your son or daughter played sports last spring, it’s likely that …

Do you have a baby or young child? If you do, you are probably looking forward to (or in the midst of) playing tooth fairy. Have you ever wondered what’s going on in your child’s mouth? Here’s a quick guide to what you need to know about baby teeth. Some One-Year-Olds Don’t Have Teeth Yet… And That’s Okay! While most …

The majority of babies suck their thumbs, and most kids outgrow it at some point before they trek off to kindergarten. Some parents, however, find it annoying or worry that their children will permanently damage their teeth. The good news is that most of the time, thumbsucking is nothing to worry about. The bad news is that sometimes it can cause damage. …