Pediatric Dentistry Resources
The resources on this page will help you make educated decisions about your family dental care. From baby oral care thorough adulthood and beyond, the rapid evolution taking place in dental care requires constantly updated knowledge and understanding.
Please take a moment to read these helpful articles and use the information to ask questions relevant to your family’s specific dental health care needs.
Baby Bottles and Tooth Decay
https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/b/baby-bottle-tooth-decay
Sippy Cups and a Child’s Dental Health
http://www.mychildrensteeth.org/education/sippycup/
Cavity Prevention for Babies
http://www.mychildrensteeth.org/education/parent_fact_sheet_on_caries_bacteria/
Thumbsucking and Your Child’s Teeth
https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/t/thumbsucking
Tooth Development Charts
https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/e/eruption-charts
Wearing a Mouthguard for Sports
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/child-need-mouthguard-sports/
Dental Sealants for Cavity Prevention
https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/s/sealants
Fluoride for Healthy Teeth
https://ilikemyteeth.org/fluoridation/fluoride-myths-facts/
General Patient Resources
Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bruxism/symptoms-causes/syc-20356095
https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/t/teeth-grinding
Your Diet and Oral Health
https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/nutrition
https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/d/diet-and-dental-health
Importance of Flossing
https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/f/flossing
Periodontal Disease and Prevention
https://www.perio.org/consumer/prevent-gum-disease
https://www.ada.org/~/media/ADA/Publications/Files/patient_08.pdf?la=en