Baby shark teeth, what should you do do do do do do do?
A patient’s father recently told me a story of an unfortunate childhood dental situation. As a boy he said he felt something was off with his teeth. He looked in the mirror. One of his adult teeth was coming in behind a baby tooth. It looked weird. He was told he had something called: Shark […]
Why mouth guards are an important piece of safety equipment for youth sports
Often times during football games, you’ll see the quarterback calling out a play at the line of scrimmage to let his teammates know when the ball will get snapped. After a few quips, the quarterback will put in a mouthguard before screaming, “Ready. Set. HUT HUT!” and the play begins. You love to see the […]
The only thing worse than teeth grinding is the sound of teeth grinding
Some think it’s nails on a chalkboard. Others think it’s a cat or a dog about to vomit. Perhaps it could be chewing with one’s mouth open. But for us at Adaven Children’s Dentistry, we believe the worst sound ever is that of a child grinding his or her teeth. Ack! A child grinding their […]
Are Cavities Contagious?
At Adaven Children’s Dentistry, we pride ourselves on listening to our patients and their parents so we can provide the best dental care possible. It also allows us to answer questions and share important information about dental hygiene. Has your childs dentist ever asked if you as a parent are more cavity prone? That’s because […]
Time to Seal the Deal? Benefits of Dental Sealants
What if I told you that a simple and inexpensive procedure could give your child an 80% chance of NOT getting a cavity? No, I’m not talking about giving your baby false teeth. I’m talking about a painless procedure that takes about 1-2 minutes per tooth and has benefits that can last a lifetime. Sound […]
Bad breath, good grief! Why Your Kid May Have Bad Breath And How To Help
People always talk about how sweet baby breath is. There is a reason you don’t hear them melt over toddler breath or the breath of older kids. That’s because often times our kids breath changes over time. Sometime we even come to the conclusion that our kids have bad breath. It’s never an easy thing […]
Healthy Habits for Healthy Teeth in 2022
Of all the New Years Resolutions you heard about for 2022, keeping your teeth nice and healthy was probably not one of them. That is, unless you have a dentist in the family 😉 Most people believe having healthy teeth is simply just brushing twice a day, flossing and getting a checkup every 6 months. […]
All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth
When a child has a loose tooth, especially the first loose tooth, the feelings they experience can be vastly unpredictable. There are kids who don’t want any adult to touch it, much less even look at it, because they’re scared it could be painful. Some cannot stop playing with it out of curiosity. Others are […]
Brace Yourself: All The Details You Need to Know About Visiting an Orthodontist
When I was in high school, my parents were in the “wait and see” boat when it came to me getting braces. My teeth “weren’t that bad” according to my dad. Next thing I know I am a Senior in High School with braces. Upon reflection, I’m so glad I got them — I just […]
6 Tips to Help Keep Your Kids Teeth Healthy Through Halloween
To parents, Halloween is about little ones dressing up as their favorite super hero, princess or cartoon character and seeing spider webs witches and other spooky decorations. To kids, it’s really about one thing — candy! Candy, in moderation of course, is something that is apart of every Halloween holiday but if not careful it […]
