• Sometimes children need root canal.

    Sometimes children need root canal.

    You know that your child’s teeth will fall out eventually and be replaced with permanent ones. So how important could these baby teeth really be? Those first teeth are quiet important for proper development of permanent teeth and should not fall off prematurely. However some children end up with seriously decayed teeth and need extensiveRead more
  • If your child is into sports and you are a parent who loves to spend on children having right sports equipments.. Then just go ahead and read this…

    If your child is into sports and you are a parent who loves to spend on children having right sports equipments.. Then just go ahead and read this…

    Damaged teeth, broken jaws, cut lips, facial injuries. What do you think most frequently causes these types of injuries??? Most of these injuries are caused while playing sports. And most of these injuries could have been avoided or at least minimized if the kids would have been wearing a custom fitted mouth guard. Mouth guards,Read more
  • Healthy teeth = Happy Child

    Even before your baby was born, you may have begun interviewing the pediatricians. Most parents-to-be understand that having a trusted doctor in place is an important part of planning for baby. And it’s true. It’s also true that a trusted dentist is vital to your child’s health care from his/her earliest days. Some parents thinkRead more
  • Do baby teeth matter???

    Do baby teeth matter???

    The most common question we as pediatric dentists come across is ‘these are just the baby teeth, and are going to fall off one day, so is it necessary to take good care as the permanent one’s?’ Baby teeth are going to fall off one day but they paly a very important role in oralRead more
  • How different is a pediatric dentist from a regular dentist?

    How different is a pediatric dentist from a regular dentist?

    Sometimes people underestimate pediatric dentists. They think all they need to do is have a few toys in corner, paint the walls some bright primary colors and have cartoons playing on a TV and voila, I am a pediatric dentist. The reality is different. Just as most people don’t think pediatricians are the same asRead more
  • How to decide the correct amount of toothpaste for a child?

    How to decide the correct amount of toothpaste for a child?

    Taking too much of a toothpaste can not only make brushing uncomfortable for your child but can also be unhealthy or counterproductive. So then what’s the right amount???? Less is more – If your child is under the age 2, put only a smear of toothpaste on brush. It should be about the size ofRead more
  • Baby’s Teething chart

    Baby’s Teething chart

    Every parent is worried about the child’s development. Among the many milestones, eruption of teeth is one of the most exciting milestones. Although it might be painful sometimes, your baby’s smile will just light up when he/she will have teeth within. The first 2 teeth usually erupt around 6 months of age. These are knownRead more
  • Healthy options for healthy teeth…

    Healthy options for healthy teeth…

    Often while munching our favorite foods, we don’t think about it being good for our teeth, infact we think of brushing them afterwards to make sure we can keep eating for years to come. But, not all foods are bad for teeth. There are a number of foods that actually prevent cavities. If you areRead more
  • Few tips to avoid Baby Bottle Decay (Early Childhood Caries)

    Few tips to avoid Baby Bottle Decay (Early Childhood Caries)

    Tooth decay is one of the most common problems among children. Knowing how to avoid baby bottle tooth decay is one way to promote good oral health. Preventing Baby Bottle Tooth Decay- Try to comfort or keep your baby calm without having to offer milk or sugar filled drinks; go for plain water instead. MilkRead more
  • When to take the child for first oral examination?

    When to take the child for first oral examination?

    While your child is growing up, it becomes so easy to get caught up in his development and forget about monitoring condition of teeth. While you can be health conscious about your child’s teeth by requiring him to stick to oral hygiene routine you have created for him, there could still be more things goingRead more