Thumb sucking is a calming behaviour that most children exhibit. Usually, thumb sucking falls away naturally, with children growing out of the habit. However, some kids will continue to suck their thumbs well past toddler-age. At this stage of growth of development, parents – and often dentists – will need to intervene to prevent this behaviour.
You may wonder why dentists ...
There has been a global increase in reports of children suffering from a dental condition known as ‘chalky teeth’ in the molar and incisor teeth. This condition causes discolouration to teeth, while also making them more sensitive to pain, cold, heat and even the feeling of brushing.
This condition is known in the medical world as MIH, and it occurs at ...
Falling pregnant is such an exciting time—waiting for your new little bundle of joy to arrive. But, pregnancy should also be a time to take stock of your health and ensure everything is perfect for both mum and bub. This includes your dental health.
Your oral health has an effect on your baby. So, you need plenty of resources and information ...
You need to wear sports mouthguards if you play any form of contact sport like football, and even non-contact sports like basketball or hockey. Any type of dental trauma can kill teeth forever, and missing teeth and fractured teeth are expensive to replace. Did you know more tooth trauma occurs in practice and in non-contact sports.
When choosing a mouthguard, you ...
Are you looking for further information about dentistry for children? You’re in the right place.
The health of baby teeth is just as important as adult teeth. They fall out and are replaced, but they are essential for children to speak and chew properly. Healthy baby teeth also pave the way for healthy adult teeth by creating space for the permanent ...
This guide outlines essential steps for maintaining optimal oral health before, during, and after pregnancy for the well-being of both you and your baby.
It is critical to establish excellent oral hygiene habits before conception. Dental plaque, a mixture of bacteria, saliva and food remnants, must be thoroughly cleaned from the teeth and gum line. Use ...
Tongue tie is a largely misunderstood health issue. It can cause many unrecognised major health consequences, ranging from problems with suckling, breastfeeding and chewing, through to speech impediments and even issues with facial growth and development affecting breathing and promoting snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea. A recent study in Brazil found that tongue tie occurs in 15% to 18% of ...
Anyone with a child understands how important it is to instil healthy habits into their lives as early as possible. The choices you make for your child can impact them forever. You eat healthily in preparation for beginning a baby. You feed your baby healthy, nutritious food, make sure they get plenty of exercise, protect them from the sun and ...