Your child may brush twice a day, use fluoride toothpaste and have a relatively healthy diet—and yet their dentist may still recommend dental sealants. The first question many parents ask is: “If there is nothing wrong with the tooth, why put something on it?” The answer lies in the anatomy of the tooth. The chewing surfaces of molars aren't smooth. They have tiny grooves and pits called pits and fissures. Some of these grooves are so narrow or deep that toothbrush bristles c

Around the age of 6 years, something very important happens in your child's mouth — the first permanent molars begin to erupt. These teeth are often called the “6-year molars.” They are some of the most important teeth your child will have because, unlike baby teeth, they are meant to last a lifetime. This article will help you understand; Do permanent molars replace a milk tooth? No! This is where many parents get confused. The first permanent molar does not replace a milk t

Phrases I often hear parents use to discipline their children; “The Doctor Will Give You an Injection” “Stop doing that, or I’ll take you to the doctor.” “If you don’t behave, the doctor will give you an injection.” “Finish your food, otherwise you’ll have to get an injection.” And I understand why parents say them. When a child is not cooperative, a quick warning can feel like an effective way to gain control. However, there is a problem. An injection is a medical procedure

Let's begin with the most basic fact: a bottle is not inherently bad for your baby's teeth. But how, when and what your child drinks from the bottle can make a big difference. One of the most common questions parents ask is: “Will bottle feeding cause cavities?” The answer is not necessarily. Bottle feeding is important for providing nutrition to babies. The concern arises when a child's teeth are frequently exposed to milk, formula, or other carbohydrate-containing drinks, o

As parents, we all want to make the safest choices for our children. So when you see a toothpaste labelled “fluoride-free,” it can seem like an obvious choice. After all, if fluoride can be harmful in large amounts, why use it at all? The answer lies in understanding dose, exposure and evidence. Fluoride can be harmful—but the dose matters. Some studies have raised concerns about the effects of excessive fluoride exposure on overall health. These concerns are important and de