Primary teeth look small and temporary, yet they carry a serious workload. They hold space for permanent teeth, keep the bite balanced, help a child chew well, and support clear speech. Because their enamel is thin, they decay faster than adult teeth, which means problems can escalate quickly. The mixed dentition stage spans roughly … Continue reading When Do Kids Start Losing Teeth?
You examine a newborn’s mouth and notice small, white bumps along the gums. They’re not teeth or oral thrush, and they don’t seem to bother the baby. You’re likely seeing Bohn’s nodules, a common, benign oral finding in infants that usually resolves without any treatment. So you need not worry about them. Please continue reading … Continue reading Bohn’s Nodules – Causes and Treatment Options
Epstein pearls are most likely the cause of a little, white or yellow bump on your baby’s gum line or roof of the mouth. You need not worry about this tiny bump, as it may disappear on its own. It is very common, as studies have proven, that nearly 60 -80% of newborns have Epstein … Continue reading Epstein Pearls: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options
Nowadays, most parents are closely looking at the oral anatomy of their newborns, which increases the number of tongue ties or lip ties reported every year. This has also been proven by a study conducted by Trilogy Society. Mild lip ties do not pose any health concerns, whereas severe tongue ties can cause health complications … Continue reading Lip Tie: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatments
Teeth start to develop in babies a few months after their birth, but in some sporadic cases, your baby might be born with teeth that are called natal teeth. They are not harmful and do not require any professional treatment. You may request your baby’s pediatrician to look at the teeth. Newborns do not … Continue reading Can Babies Be Born With Teeth? – Natal Teeth In Newborns
Baby skins are the softest skins, but too much saliva can cause irritation and turn into a drool rash when the saliva lasts long in your baby’s chin, neck, and even chest. There is no need to worry, as every baby starts drooling when they begin teething. The best is to keep a cloth so … Continue reading Drool Rash in Babies: How To Prevent And Treat It
Teething refers to erupting or breaking of teeth from the baby’s gum line. It is also known as odontiasis. They may be cranky and also painful when the teething starts but don’t be worried as it will be okay in a few days. Some may not even feel a little bit of pain. When do … Continue reading 5 Common teething problems in babies
Not everyone loses all of their milk teeth or baby teeth! Baby teeth are the first set of teeth a person gets, also known as deciduous, temporary, or primary teeth. Sometimes these baby teeth do not fall out and remain until adulthood. Still, having baby teeth is usually expected and depends on the patient’s individual … Continue reading Having baby teeth as an adult? Here are the things you should know
Pacifiers help infants cope with distress and discomfort, stimulating increased sucking activity that provides comfort, aids in nourishment, and can soothe pain for breastfeeding infants. These popular devices, typically made of plastic or silicone, play a significant role in early childhood. However, prolonged use may lead to potential dental issues, including the condition known as … Continue reading Will kids develop dental problems due to pacifiers?
The sucking reflex is one of the seven natural reflexes in newborns. This is why infants and babies suck their fingers (especially thumbs) and the objects they get. It is a common behavior that soothes babies and makes them feel secure and relaxed. Therefore, pacifiers are frequently used by parents to comfort their infants. … Continue reading What is an Orthodontic pacifier?
