Midland Kid’s Dentist Blog

If you are a new parent, do not feel as if you’re the only one who feels apprehensive about your child’s growing smile. You may appreciate their gummy grin right now, but what should you expect when that first baby tooth erupts? How should you keep it and the rest of your child’s mouth clean? When should you take them in to see the dentist? These questions and many more will be answered if you keep reading below.

Do you have a child at home who is prone to frequently sucking their thumb for comfort? This behavior is considered a healthy and normal coping mechanism for younger children, who might have no other means of self-soothing when they feel anxious.

However, if their habit continues after they’ve turned four or five years old, it can potentially harm their smile. Continue reading to learn 3 issues that might develop from prolonged thumb- or pacifier-sucking and how your child’s pediatric dentist can help!

For many children, a trip to the dentist can seem scary or overwhelming. The unfamiliar sounds, strange tools, and fear of discomfort often lead to anxiety or resistance. But with the right approach, you can transform dental visits from something they dread into something they actually look forward to. The key is to make the experience positive, playful, and stress-free. Here are some helpful tips to make dental visits fun and enjoyable for your kids while also setting them up for a lifetime of good oral health.

When it comes to caring for your child’s smile, there’s no shortage of advice—some of it helpful, and some of it based on myths that can actually harm growing teeth. To help you make informed decisions, we’re busting some of the most common misconceptions about children’s dentistry. Let’s set the record straight!

Your little one’s smile is precious. No doubt your own expression brightens every time they grin or laugh! One of the best things you can do to help keep that smile happy and healthy is to start scheduling regular dental checkups for your child. Even if they don’t have a full set of teeth yet, making a habit out of these visits has several benefits. Keep reading to learn all about those benefits and why dental appointments are important for kids of all ages.

A child’s first set of teeth play a key role in their development, and these pearly whites should naturally fall out to make way for the adult teeth. Because of this, you may be surprised to learn that your child may need to have a baby tooth extracted. Here’s a brief guide to why it can be necessary to remove primary teeth as well as a few tips for setting your child up for a lifetime of excellent oral health.

Breastfeeding a baby is a rewarding act, but one that many new parents struggle with- especially at first. But if nursing your child does not get easier or has become increasingly painful over time, it could be the sign of a problem known as a lip or tongue tie.

Lip and tongue ties affect between four and eleven percent of babies. They are caused by the tissue holding the lips to the gums (known as the frenum) being too short, thick, or tight. This can make it difficult for the baby to get a proper latch while breastfeeding, causing difficulties for the child while eating as well as pain for the nursing mother.

If you and your baby are struggling to nurse successfully, it’s not your fault. Here’s what you need to know about correcting lip and tongue ties.

As a parent, one of your many responsibilities is teaching your child basic self-care habits, such as brushing their teeth. However, many parents find it difficult to get their kids to clean their mouths thoroughly. A study published in 2021 suggests that praising children while they brush their teeth can positively impact their commitment to the habit. Read on to learn how expressing the right kind of encouragement can foster better dental hygiene in young children.

Babies bring so much joy with their arrival. While everyone is busy fawning over their cute and adorable facial expressions and sounds, an unrecognized problem might exist – a lip or tongue-tie. It might seem as if this issue is a new occurrence; however, these restricted bands of tissues have been making it hard for infants to eat for centuries. Read on to learn more about the ebb and flow of these ties and why it seems that frenectomies are occurring more regularly these days.

Kids love Christmas – seeing their faces light up when they see all the presents underneath the tree is a precious moment. But with all the candy and sweet treats floating around the holidays, you might be hesitant to pack their stockings full of the traditional stuffers.

Fortunately, your kiddo can still enjoy the thrill of finding a few extra surprises at the bottom of a giant sock! Keep reading for a list of dentist-approved stocking stuffers that won’t ruin their oral health.