New Fluoride Recommendations for Young Children

New Fluoride Recommendations for Young Children

  For children younger than 6 years of age, fluoride toothpaste use is effective in reducing caries. The evidence also shows that ingesting pea-sized amounts or more can lead to mild fluorosis. The new regimen is intended to maximize the caries-preventive benefits of fluoride while further reducing the risk of developing fluorosis when compared with […]

Your Child’s First Dental Visit

Your Child’s First Dental Visit

When is the ideal time for a child’s first visit to the dental office? It used to be three years of age when all the deciduous (baby) teeth were erupted in the mouth. More recently, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) recommend […]

Pregnancy and Dentistry