What is obstructive sleep apnea, and isn’t that only a condition in older people? Obstructive sleep apnea is a potentially serious condition where throat muscles relax and obstruct the airway during sleep. This leads the patient to jolt awake suddenly as they gasp for breath. While more common in adults, this condition can affect children,…

Are you the parent of a child who is fearful about going to the dentist? If so, you are not alone. The National Library of Medicine says that 9% of kids across the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe, are afflicted with a condition called dental anxiety. Kids facing this fear may exhibit extreme reactions…

Kick the Bad Bedtime Bottle Habits There’s nothing that warms the heart more than the sight of your child’s cherubic face peacefully snuggled up with a bottle, drifting off to sleep. But, while the sight may have you reaching to snap a photo, allowing your child to fall asleep with a bottle can do more…

You’ve likely heard of sleep apnea before but might associate it with growing older. While many of the common risk factors for sleep apnea correlate with age, the condition can actually affect patients of any age. In fact, pediatric sleep apnea can affect children, impacting their health, wellness, and education. What is sleep apnea? Many…

Start an oral health routine early. Starting your child off with healthy oral hygiene habits can provide them with a foundation for a lifetime of health. Toothbrushing is a vital part of oral hygiene, and how you help your child with toothbrushing in their formative years can have a major impact on their oral health…

Give your child a positive start with their dental health.  The Tooth Doc provides quality dental care for the entire family, and that includes children of all ages. Our team understands that providing care for children takes the right approach to ensure a positive experience for everyone involved.  That’s why we focus on these 5…

Your Child’s First Visits to the Dentist Did you know that children should regularly begin seeing a dentist as early as their 1st birthday? The ADA recommends that parents plan their child’s first dentist appointment within six months of their first tooth erupting and no later than one year of age. There are 3 big…

It’s never too early to teach a child about their teeth and how to keep a healthy smile. While many dentists recommend a child visit the dentist for the first time before their first birthday, many parents aren’t sure of how to explain all the benefits of great oral health hygiene to their little ones.…

Is thumb-sucking all that bad? If you’re reading this, your child probably still sucks their thumb. And maybe you’re concerned because they’re developing pacifier teeth or you’re aware of how they may fare socially, especially as they start school. We are born with a strong, healthy sucking reflex. Babies need this to survive. And sucking…

Early Orthodontic Care with Space Maintainers Baby teeth will eventually fall out, but what happens when a baby tooth is lost before it was naturally shed? Injuries from an accidental fall or roughhousing with a friend can result in a baby tooth being knocked out before it was ready to leave. Unlike adult teeth, baby…