Fluoride is a mineral that is essential for healthy, strong teeth. As babies, fluoride makes teeth stronger and more resistant to decay before they erupt through the gum surface. After a child’s teeth grow in, fluoride remineralizes the teeth to strengthen weak enamel and reverse the early signs of decay. Most fluoride comes from our…
One question that many clients ask when seeking braces is, “How long will I need to wear braces?” The answer varies. The duration of wearing braces often ranges anywhere from 18 months to two years. Sometimes, you may only need to wear braces for a few months. Other times, you may actually need to wear…
Though you cannot see the soft root of your tooth buried under your gum, these roots play an important role in oral health. If you do not get proper treatment for an infection or damage to the root of your tooth, you can end up losing your tooth. Fortunately, an apicoectomy can fix the damage…
Sometimes our pediatric dentists see cases where a child’s tooth pulp has become damaged. These cases may require apexogenesis to support healthy root development or another type of vital pulp therapy. Vital pulp therapy is especially important when a young patient has damage to the root of a permanent tooth. If your child experiences extreme…