Child’s Oral Health

You look in your child’s mouth and see it: a new tooth poking through behind a baby tooth that is still hanging on. Parents often call this a “shark tooth,” and it can feel alarming in the moment. The good news is that this situation is common during the mixed-dentition years, and it often resolves […]

Taking care of a child’s oral health is very important from the time they are babies through their teenage years. In the United States, many children have tooth decay, which can lead to pain, infections, and sometimes tooth loss. This guide gives parents the information they need to keep their child’s oral health in good