Sprout Dentistry For Kids Blog

For a first-time parent, you might have a plethora of questions about what to do, including how to care for your baby’s overall health. While nutrition is important, you won’t want to forget about their pearly whites. After all, baby teeth lay the foundation for their future adult teeth, and you’ll want to ensure that they have a great head start. Read on to learn four dental tips to help...

Baby teeth are only in place for a short amount of time. While they are considered placeholders for permanent teeth, many parents believe it is not necessary to worry about their condition, especially since “they’ll fall out eventually.” Unfortunately, this kind of mindset can lead to serious oral health problems for children as they welcome their adult teeth. If you notice that your child has a cavity, you may wonder...

You notice that your child is having difficulty nursing and is often fussy. They struggle with colic and acid reflux, and you find yourself struggling to make it through the day because of the exhaustive attempts to feed your baby throughout the night. You may not realize it, but there is a good chance your child has a lip or tongue tie. But how can it be fixed? A pediatric...

Summer vacation is coming to an end, and soon the school year will start up again! It’s easy to forget the basics when you’re overwhelmed with the back-to-school season, but it’s important to maintain your oral health . Protecting your smile can help get your semester off to a good start! Showing off your pearly whites is the key to making a good impression on your teachers and classmates. Here...

Summer’s here, which means that your family’s daily routine will change because school’s out! Whether you’re going on vacation, taking a road trip, or just planning on staying in, having extra time in your schedule can upend you and your child’s oral hygiene routine. As a result, you could experience dental emergencies, like tooth infections or dental damage, that ruin your plan to soak up the sun. Read on for...

Many children are born with a lip or tongue tie, but it may not be found until after certain complications occur with an infant’s development. Feeding difficulties are common signs your little one may need a frenectomy . The simple, minimally invasive procedure gives your infant the mobility they need to maintain a nutritious diet. Here’s how a tied lip or tongue can affect your child’s diet, especially as they...

February is an important month for your child’s smile. That’s because it’s Children’s Dental Health Month! This is a time dedicated to celebrating their pearly whites and focusing on the best ways to care for their smile. Need some help figuring out the best way to celebrate? Continue reading to learn about five tips for keeping your child’s smile healthy and bright during Children’s Dental Health Month and beyond. Tip...

It can be difficult to help your child understand the importance of brushing and flossing their teeth every day, but with the proper motivation and oral hygiene instruments, they can keep their pearly whites happy and healthy for a lifetime. If you’re having a hard time encouraging your little one to maintain a consistent oral hygiene routine, read on for three tips that can help aid your efforts! 1. Take...

As your child progressively loses all their baby teeth, the last ones left will nearly always be their two-year molars. They are also the final teeth to come in for babies and may do so one at a time. First molars usually come in at 13-19 months on the top row and 14-18 months on the bottom row, while the second ones arrive at about 25-33 months on top and...