Village Pediatric Dentistry Blog

Is your teen interested in Invisalign? Whether it’s to address mild gaps, noticeable crowding, or a considerable overbite, there’s good news: the average treatment timeline with clear aligners is shorter than with traditional braces. If you want to learn more on the topic, including the factors that affect the length of their teeth-straightening journey and how to avoid frustrating treatment plan delays, keep reading!

Girls (and boys!) just want to have fun, and that includes when it comes to their oral health! Teaching your kids to enjoy caring for their smiles from an early age is an excellent way to make sure they maintain their teeth and gums for a lifetime. If you’re looking for some inspiration to help them have a good time taking care of those tiny teeth, here are a few ways that you can make oral healthcare fun!

If you’re the parent or guardian of a small child, you’re responsible for caring for their health until they’re old enough to take on that task themselves. For instance, you’ll need to help them clean their mouths twice daily until they can hold and manipulate a toothbrush or floss to prevent dental problems like cavities or gingivitis.

However, many kids resist tasks that they consider chores, like brushing and flossing. Continue reading to learn about 3 helpful tips that might encourage them to participate more willingly!

Many parents and guardians believe their child should wait until all their adult teeth have arrived to undergo orthodontic treatment. It’s easy to assume that their primary teeth don’t need to be straightened if they’re only going to fall out anyway.

However, in certain situations, it can benefit younger children to receive Phase 1 Orthodontics to address tooth or bite misalignments earlier than you might think is necessary. If your pediatric dentist has recommended this service, you might question why your child needs it or how it can help. Continue reading to learn more about this treatment and why it may have been suggested!

Having braces is a major step towards a beautiful, healthy smile. But even though you’re sporting a mouthful of new equipment, you still need to keep it (along with your teeth and gums) clean. Brushing and flossing with braces admittedly does require a bit of practice, but with these handy tips, keeping your mouth healthy during orthodontic treatment will be a breeze!

Is your child planning to spend the summer swimming? While swimming is generally safer for dental health compared to sports like boxing or football, extended exposure to pool or ocean water can still impact their oral health. The chemicals used to keep pool water clean, such as chlorine, can sometimes lead to dental problems. Keep reading to learn how these chemicals can affect your child’s smile and what you can do to protect their oral health.

If you were to list all the things your child needs to learn to be healthy and functional it might stretch for miles. Still, you might forget to put flossing near the top! Teaching your child to floss is vital for their dental health in the future. While brushing is important, flossing reaches the spots that toothbrushes can’t, preventing cavities and gum disease. If you’d like some tips to help them learn to floss the easy way, continue reading!

As a parent to a small child, life is full of uncertainties. It can be challenging to know when their first teeth are going to erupt and when you can expect them to become wiggly and fall out. These are both huge milestones! Continue reading to learn more about your child’s baby teeth so you know what you can look forward to in the coming months and years.

During the first several years of your child’s life, their mouth will go through drastic changes, from getting their first tooth to learning how to brush their teeth. As a parent, it can feel hard to keep up with all of these new developments; however, with key knowledge, you can help make the best decisions for your little one’s growing smile. Read on for four important dental facts every parent should learn!

Many children love sweet beverages like soda, chocolate milk, juice, sports drinks, and the like. Unfortunately, all of these drinks can increase their risk of developing cavities if they’re not careful, and it’s important that children only enjoy them in moderation to preserve their oral health. Here’s why these drinks can be so harmful along with a few tips to help you keep your child’s smile stunning.