When Should a Child’s First Visit to the Dentist Be? The American Dental Association (ADA) generally recommends a child’s first trip to the dentist by the age of 1. It sounds so early. However, in the majority of babies, teeth start to emerge anywhere from 4 to 7 months old. The best way to protect […]
New study suggests milk in helping fight tooth decay. A recent study from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry published by the Journal of the American Dental Association suggests that drinking milk after a meal might lead to less tooth decay. More information can be found in ScienceDaily, a popular site for […]
Dental Health Tips for Infants and Children Similar to general health, the health of your child’s mouth is extremely important. After all, we only get one set of teeth! Well, one set of permanent teeth. From infancy, being conscious and promoting the health of your child’s (or children’s) teeth and mouth is essential to their […]