What dental problems could my child have?

Some dental problems begin early in life. Early childhood caries also called Baby bottle tooth decay, is a serious problem due to being put to sleep with the bottle or breast and ad lib feeding. Oral habits such as thumbsucking and pacifier use should be checked, as it can affect the growth of the jaws.  more

Approximately 80% of Down syndrome children will have one of these dental problems: • Your child could get his baby and adult teeth later than other children. • Teeth could appear in a different sequence and positions when compared with other children. • The teeth are often are rounded, pointed or cone-shaped. • The teeth are often smaller and therefore there could be gaps in between them. • They have fewer teeth. • The top jaw is narrow, the tongue appears too big for the mouth and the teeth may be pushed out of place, as the child grows older. • Because of difficulty in breathing through the nose, the child often develops a habit of breathing through the mouth. This leads to a dry mouth with increased chances of dry lips, fungal infections, ulcers, and gum problems (see no. 9.) Father's Journal Tonight I can write -Pablo Neruda (1904-73) After swimming class, my one-year-old son played with a pinecone: scribbled on the sidewalk, then combed my hair.  more

Some dental problems begin very early in life. One concern is baby bottle tooth decay, a serious condition caused by a child staying on the bottle (or breast) too long. Another problem is gum disease. About 40% of children 2-3 years old have at least mild inflammation of gum tissues. Oral habits (such as thumb-sucking) should also be checked. The earlier the dental visit, the better the chances of preventing problems.

Some dental problems begin very early in life. One concern is baby bottle tooth decay (now called early childhood caries), which is a serious condition partly caused by a child staying on the bottle (or breast) too long. Another problem is gum disease. About 40% of children 2-3 years old have at least mild inflammation of the gum tissues. Oral habits (such as thumb-sucking) should also be addresses. The earlier the dental visit, the better the chances of preventing such problems.

Some dental problems begin very early in life. One concern is baby bottle tooth decay, a serious condition caused by a child staying on the bottle (or breast) too long. Another problem is gum disease. About 40% of children 2-3 years old have at least mild inflammation of gum tissues. Oral habits (such as thumb-sucking) should also be checked. The earlier the dental visit, the better the chances of preventing problems. Strong, healthy teeth help your child chew food easily, speak clearly and feel good about his or her appearance.  more

Some dental problems begin very early in life. One concern is early childhood caries, also known as baby bottle tooth decay, a serious condition caused by a child staying on the bottle, sippy cup or breast too frequently. Another problem is gum disease. About 40% of children 2-3 years old have at least mild inflammation of gum tissues. Oral habits (such as thumb-sucking) should also be checked. The earlier the dental visit, the better the chances of preventing problems. Strong, healthy teeth help your child chew food easily, speak clearly and feel good about his or her appearance.

Unfortunately, some dental problems begin very early in life. A primary concern is baby bottle tooth decay, a serious dental condition caused by long, frequent exposure to such liquids as milk, formula and fruit juice. Another concern is gum disease. Recent studies show that 40 percent of children aged two and three have at least mild inflammation of gum tissues. The earlier the dental visit, the better the chances of preventing tooth decay and other problems. Strong, healthy teeth help your child chew food easily, learn to speak clearly and feel good about her appearance. We would like to get her started now on a lifetime of positive dental habits.  more

Pediatric Dentistry - Westerly, Rhode IslandSome dental problems begin very early in life. One concern is baby bottle tooth decay, a serious condition caused by a child staying on the bottle (or breast) too long. Another problem is gum disease. About 40% of children 2-3 years old have at least mild inflammation of gum tissues or gingivitis. Oral habits (such as thumb-sucking) should also be checked. The earlier the dental visit, the better the chances of preventing problems. Strong, healthy teeth help your child chew food easily, speak clearly and feel good about his or her appearance.  more

Some dental problems begin very early in life. One concern is tooth decay. Another problem is gum disease. About 40% of children 2-3 years old have at least mild inflammation of gum tissues. Oral habits (such as thumb-sucking) should also be checked. The earlier the dental visit, the better the chances of preventing problems. Strong, healthy teeth help your child chew food easily, speak clearly and feel good about his or her appearance.