If Dr. Bhaumik recommends to you that your child needs pediatric dental crown, you may wonder why it’s necessary if they have never had one before when they’ve had a cavity. Typically, a simple filling can be used to repair your child’s lost tooth structure after
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As a pediatric dentist, it is fascinating for me to watch the different personalities and temperaments that children display as soon as they walk through our doors here at Stonebrook Pediatric Dentistry. Since I have mentored and worked as a dental assistant since I was 17, I
Read more →There is no hard and fast rule for when to start getting dental x-rays. Some children who may be at higher risk for dental problems (for example, those prone to baby bottle tooth decay or those with cleft lip/palate) should have x-rays taken earlier than others. Usually, most
Read more →Good oral hygiene removes bacteria and the left over food particles that combine to create cavities. For infants, use a wet gauze or clean washcloth to wipe the plaque from teeth and gums. Avoid putting your child to bed with a bottle filled with anything other than
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