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Is Grinding Teeth Normal?
Do you notice your child making grinding noises when they’re asleep? They could be grinding their teeth, a condition known as bruxism. Bruxism can be a serious dental condition if the grinding and clenching erodes the tooth enamel. Unfortunately, teeth grinding is rather common in children. In fact, one out of 10 children have bruxism. […]
Childhood Dental Issues
When your baby starts popping teeth out, they look so stinking cute. Here is a compilation of early childhood dental issues to be aware of. Is tooth decay and a baby bottle related? Tooth decay can come as a result of a baby bottle. It isn’t the bottle, but the contents in the bottle. When […]
7 Ways to Help Your Kids Care for Their Teeth
Helping children care for their oral health can be a difficult task for any parent. Some children hate brushing, others rush through it, and then you have to worry about flossing too. What can parents do to make this routine easier for everyone? We constantly run into this question, and we have put together […]
How to Help Kids Learn to Care for Permanent Teeth
As Pediatric Dentists, we get asked a lot of questions about caring for children’s teeth. When kids lose their baby teeth and they are replaced with adult teeth, how can you step in and make sure your kids are taking good care of those teeth? Here are some tips we find help to prevent problematic […]
Fun Dental Facts for Kids
Kids absolutely love hearing about cool facts, so this October, we have some great ones to share! Dental Fun Facts for Kids In prehistoric times, children did not deal with tooth decay because sugar was NOT part of their diet. Teeth are not capable of self-repair, which is why we need fillings to protect teeth […]
Helping Kids With Dental Anxiety
Children often have a fear of going to the dentist because they are unsure of what to expect, or they have had a bad experience in the past. Some children suffer from dental anxiety, which can be a serious problem if it is not handled properly. At The Moose Dentist, we want your children to […]