When you think of what the typical sleep apnea patient looks like, you probably visualize a male in his mid-forties to early-fifties who is maybe a little overweight. You wouldn’t be wrong, either. But if you think adults (men in particular) are the only ones who suffer from sleep apnea or other conditions affecting the…
It’s important for children to learn good oral hygiene at an early age. This is the best way to protect their teeth and teach them good habits for the future. In this guide, we will explain some technique to prevent dental cavities in children so your child’s smile can stay healthy and strong. Brush Your…
Children may need their teeth extracted for a number of reasons: make room for braces, get rid of a stubborn baby tooth, relieve pressure in a crowded mouth, etc. If your family dentist has recommended that your child has a tooth pulled, you will need to prepare for the aftercare and recovery process. Your family…
Invisalign Teen is a special invisible braces program specifically designed for teenagers. For the longest time, invisible braces were only available for adults because they could not accommodate a teenager’s incoming teeth. After a series of advancements, Invisalign finally came up with the perfect solution for teens. Here is a look at some of the…
Dental anxiety is common among children, even if they’ve been to the dentist several times. In fact, some parents avoid taking their child to the dentist because they want to avoid conflict. We don’t want that to happen to your family. Your child needs to see the dentist for proper oral health care and development.…
Most children start transitioning away from the bottle between one and two years of age. This is not only important for a child’s physical development, but it is also important for his oral health. Bottles, pacifiers, and thumb sucking can lead to overbites and other alignment issues if they go on too long. In this…
By learning how to brush and floss their teeth at an early age, children develop valuable oral hygiene habits to carry with them into adulthood. Even young children who still have all their baby teeth should know how to keep their smile clean and healthy. All it takes is a good nighttime routine to get…
Most people think that a snoring child is cute, but those adorable sounds could indicate a bigger issue at hand. Up to 20% of American children snore periodically, and half of those children snore every single night. A portion of those children are considered “severe snorers,” and many of them suffer from obstructive sleep apnea.…
Your children can start seeing a pediatric dentist as early as one year old. It will take a few years for their baby teeth to fully develop, but eventually your child will come to you saying, “My tooth is loose!” In order to prepare you for this event, our Michigan pediatric dentistry center will explain…
Space maintainers are special dental appliances used to keep teeth in place for a child’s developing smile. If your child has lost a tooth prematurely, your Michigan pediatric dentist may recommend a spacer as part of his or her oral health care plan. Here we will explore how space maintainers work in child dentistry so…
