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 …

If you have a child or teenager, chances are good that you have or will be offered dental sealants for their teeth. Sealants protect the biting surfaces of the premolars and molars from dental decay. Here is the information about them that you need to know so you can make the right decision for your children. What Are Dental Sealants? Dental sealants …

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

Your child should have a dental check-up at least twice a year, and it’s often smart to schedule at least one of those check-ups in the weeks leading up to the next school year. While you’re there, it’s important to bring up any problems your child is having with their teeth and any concerns you might have. There are also a few important questions …

It’s a question most parents ask themselves at some point as their child’s teeth come in: Will he or she need braces? The question is asked for many reasons. First, parents want to give their child every advantage, and studies have shown that adults with straight smiles and healthy teeth tend to be more successful; whether that’s due …

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 …

As a new parent, you probably have a lot of questions. While your pediatrician will be able to answer these during regular checkups (and occasionally over the phone when you need reassurance or advice), it can be helpful to know what to expect as you go about the monumental task of raising your baby into a child and beyond. One part of your child’s …

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that new mothers breastfeed their babies for the first year of life and through the second year (or beyond) if mutually desired. Some moms stop nursing once their babies get teeth, but many women continue to breastfeed their toddlers. If you are planning to nurse (or if you are already nursing) your toddler …