Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics of New Britain Blog

As a parent, you can prepare and prepare, but there will always be moments that take you back. From their ability to reach the cookie jar (that you swore you hid so well) to their capacity to bounce back after hurting their knee, there are endless surprises that come with parenthood. However, when you hear about the common phenomenon “shark teeth,” you might really be thrown for a loop. Before you worry, keep reading to learn what it is and when you should contact your child’s dentist.

For a child, feeling a tooth get looser and looser is exciting – it means the tooth fairy is on their way! But what if they need to get a tooth pulled that isn’t wiggly? The surgical removal of a tooth can be scary for children and parents alike. To make the entire experience as seamless as possible, keep reading to learn the most common reasons for children’s tooth extractions and how to prepare your little one.

Your child’s teeth help them smile, chew, and speak. That’s why implementing a solid oral hygiene routine from an early age is so important! If your child has special needs, they may need a little extra help and encouragement to prioritize their dental care. With this in mind, here are a few tips for stress-free, effective special needs dentistry.

When you become a parent, your whole world changes. In addition to completely shifting your priorities, you’re constantly absorbing new information on how to best care for your little one. In the process, you likely learned about tongue ties. Also known as ankyloglossia, this condition has been getting a lot of attention recently. But is it actually becoming more and more common? Keep reading for the answer.

From their first gummy grin to their smile in their prom photos, your child’s smile undergoes quite a transformation! Since baby teeth only make a short appearance in the grand scheme of things, many parents mistakenly believe that they don’t require the same level of care their permanent set does. In reality, that couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, caring for their baby teeth properly is important for a number of reasons. Keep reading to learn what they are!

If you have a teenager, they’ve likely already reminded you a few times that they’re not a baby anymore. However, they still have a ways to go to reach adulthood! In fact, their teeth, jaws, and other oral structures will continue to develop and change well into their late teens. A pediatric dentist has specialized training in anticipating and treating the unique oral healthcare needs that teens may face at this stage of life. Here are four great reasons to bring your teenager to a pediatric dentist that you may not have considered yet.

Most of the time, crooked teeth and braces are associated with the teenage years. However, did you know that your child doesn’t need to have all their permanent teeth to get (or need) orthodontic care? In fact, early intervention with pediatric braces can make all the difference in preventing serious complications and expensive treatments in the future. Your child may even be able to achieve a straighter smile sooner than they would with traditional braces later in life! Here’s everything you need to know about a pediatric treatment called Phase 1 orthodontics and how to tell if your child could benefit from it.

February is recognized as National Children’s Dental Health Month! As you are buying chocolates and making Valentine’s Day cards, take a moment to stop and appreciate your child’s smile. Keeping their teeth and gums healthy as they grow is essential for their long-term oral health. Now is the perfect time to teach your little one about taking care of their smile that will benefit them for the rest of their life! Read on as we go over three great lessons to teach your child this National Children’s Dental Health Month!

As a parent of a little athlete, you undoubtedly love to watch your child enjoy staying active. What you don’t love to think about is how easily they could potentially damage their teeth and gums while they play. Dental emergencies are often sudden and unexpected, so it’s essential that you know how to handle them before they strike. Or better, how to prevent them from happening in the first place! Read on as we explain everything you need to know about handling and preventing sports-related dental injuries.

Now that the holidays are right around the corner, have you finished shopping for gifts? With so many toys and gadgets on the market, it can feel overwhelming looking for something that’s both useful and kid-approved. This year, why not get your little one a present that will help keep their precious smile happy, healthy, and sparkling? Read on as your New Britain children’s dentist shares six gift ideas for kids that will encourage better dental habits that could benefit them for the rest of their life!