Sprout Dentistry For Kids Blog

Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is a safe and reliable treatment for children prone to developing cavities. Its unique formula not only arrests decay in its tracks, but studies show that it also prevents future dental caries from forming. If you want to make sure your child’s smile remains better protected as it grows, read on to learn how SDF can be just as effective as dental sealants and other similar...

When your baby has a lip or tongue tie , it can make everyday activities like nursing a challenge. Worse yet, as time goes on it can create a variety of problems including speech issues. But do these conditions ever go away? Here’s what you need to know about why it’s so important to treat lip and tongue ties in children. What is a Tongue Tie? A tongue tie is...

Your child’s teeth are a pretty big deal – both in the sense that they’re super important for development and that they can have an impact on your child’s mood. With this in mind, when can you expect their first set of teeth (the infamous baby teeth) to come in? And when should they fall out? What’s considered normal? Ultimately, every child is different, but this post can provide you...

Although every child is unique, they tend to hit certain milestones in their dental development at predictable stages. For example, most grow their first tooth around 1 year old and have all 20 by the time they turn 3. Then, kids typically lose their first primary tooth around 6 years old to make room for their adult teeth to arrive. If your little one feels nervous about a loose tooth...

Seeing two rows of teeth in your child’s mouth can be alarming. Before you panic, know that what you’re seeing is a common phenomenon known as “shark teeth,” and it’s usually nothing to worry about. Named after the multiple rows of teeth seen in sharks, this dental milestone may look strange, but it’s a normal part of growing up for many children. Here’s what you need to know about shark...

Introducing solid foods can be an exciting time for parents and little ones. New textures and tastes can make eating more enjoyable; however, over time, they may prefer certain items more than others. While it would be easy to assume that their choice is based solely on what tastes good, the truth is that it could be something else entirely, like a lip or tongue tie . To determine whether...

Fads come and go in baby products: rotating car seats, compact travel gear, and grow-with-me items. There is a lesser known but equally critical component that can have a lasting impact on a child’s development: oral restrictions. These refer to physical limitations in the mouth, most commonly tongue-tie or lip-tie , which restrict natural movement. While these limitations might seem minor in terms of appearance, they can significantly affect a...

Tongue-tie is a condition that occurs when a baby’s tongue can’t move as well as it should due to a fold of tissue connecting the bottom of their tongue to the floor of their mouth. There are various negative effects of this condition that can arise, like challenges foods, low weight, colic symptoms, and more. What many parents don’t realize is that there is also a link between tongue tie...

The primary teeth, sometimes referred to as the baby teeth, are small and temporary, but they play a huge role in children’s development and setting up the future of their smiles. The primary teeth set the stage for healthy pearly while going forward. Continue reading to learn more about the primary teeth, why they are so important, and how you can help your child care for them. What Are the...