Milk Caries: How can you reduce your child’s risk
Babies and toddlers are vulnerable to a type of dental decay or caries known as milk caries or bottle caries. This is because baby teeth have thin enamel, which is less resistant to plaque acid than adult teeth. As a result, any time we eat, even healthy food, the bacteria in our mouth produce acid, […]
Orthodontics: Red Flags to look out for
Are you concerned about your child’s teeth and would like to know more about orthodontic options? Dr Thushala Ubaya delves into Orthodontics for children and identifies red flags to look out for. As every child grows and develops from childhood to young teenagers, a common consideration for parents and children is whether orthodontic treatment is […]
Is swimming staining your child’s teeth?
Did you know that the brown staining on your child’s front teeth can actually be caused by the swimming pool? Most parents are surprised to hear this. This staining can happen when teeth are exposed to chlorinated water for extended periods of time. For example, it’s more likely when a swimmer spends more than six […]
Why do my child’s new teeth look gappy?
We feel very excited when our children’s milk teeth start to wiggle and fall out, and new permanent teeth begin to erupt. However, these new teeth often do not look perfectly straight and aligned like the milk teeth, and may have big gaps between them? Dr Pauline Lee tell us why The arrangement of the […]
CONFIDENCE | CALMNESS | CONTROL – How does a paediatric dentist put frightened children at ease?
Children are keen readers of body language; if anyone is worried or uneasy about the visit, you can be sure that your child will sense it! And if he or she is already nervous, the tension would only get worse. Paediatric dentists are trained to be confident and calm about what needs to be done, […]
Worried about ‘buck teeth’?
What is the difference between an ‘overbite’ and an ‘underbite’? Ideally when the teeth are in biting position, the upper front teeth should close over the lower teeth. This is called the ‘overbite’, which is a proper dental term. An ‘underbite’ is actually a layman’s term. It refers to the opposite of the overbite where […]
Why has that tooth turned dark and what can you do?
My child’s tooth is turning dark. What’s happening? The most common cause of a primary or ‘baby’ tooth becoming dark in colour is if your child has had an injury to the mouth. The discolouration usually occurs a week or so after injury and typically means the tooth has become displaced or loose. With milder […]
All about baby teeth
Did you know that? Baby teeth are vitally important – they are needed for eating, speaking and smiling, and for holding space for the adult teeth to come through. They appear from about 6 months old but some babies already have teeth when they are born! Teeth sometimes do not appear in normal sequence – […]
Bringing your child for their 1st dental visit
When should I start bringing my child to the dentist for regular visits? Your child’s first visit to the dentist can be when they are as young as one year old and certainly by the time their molars are through and all the milk teeth have grown (usually by around 2 years of age). A […]
