Toddler | Altadental https://www.myaltadental.com Dental Home Providing Modern And Transparent Dentistry Tue, 15 Mar 2016 08:24:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.4.19 https://www.myaltadental.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/cropped-New_Altadental_transparent_background_-1-32x32.png Toddler | Altadental https://www.myaltadental.com 32 32 Baby Teething: Signs and Treatment https://www.myaltadental.com/baby-teething-signs-and-treatment/ https://www.myaltadental.com/baby-teething-signs-and-treatment/#respond Wed, 09 Mar 2016 01:05:24 +0000 http://www.myaltadental.com/?p=2517 Baby Teething: Signs And Treatment by Emily Boge, RDH, BS, MPAc One of your baby's milestones during his or her first year of life is the appearance of the first tooth, yet baby teething can be a scary time for parents. Often baby can become cranky or irritable as he experiences tooth eruption. Soothing baby as he copes can be Continue Reading

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]]> https://www.myaltadental.com/baby-teething-signs-and-treatment/feed/ 0 How Long Should a Baby Use a Pacifier https://www.myaltadental.com/how-long-should-a-baby-use-a-pacifier/ https://www.myaltadental.com/how-long-should-a-baby-use-a-pacifier/#respond Wed, 09 Mar 2016 01:04:41 +0000 http://www.myaltadental.com/?p=2514 How Long Should A Baby Use A Paciferby Emily Boge, RDH, BS, MPAc Binkie, Paci, Cork, Plug, Soothie, Dummy — the pacifier has had many nicknames and has been used by parents all around the world since the 1600s. The original intention behind the object was to "pacify" the child during nonfeeding periods and to calm him enough to fall Continue Reading

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]]> https://www.myaltadental.com/how-long-should-a-baby-use-a-pacifier/feed/ 0 How Teething Fits into Infant Development https://www.myaltadental.com/how-teething-fits-into-infant-development/ https://www.myaltadental.com/how-teething-fits-into-infant-development/#respond Wed, 09 Mar 2016 01:02:59 +0000 http://www.myaltadental.com/?p=2508 Tons of future responsibilities can run through your head as you hold your newborn in your arms. But keep in mind that eventually, your child will experience teething symptoms. Teething occurs when the "baby teeth" erupt through the gums, and it's a normal part of infant development. The teeth start to emerge throughout the gums when the baby is approximately Continue Reading

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]]> https://www.myaltadental.com/how-teething-fits-into-infant-development/feed/ 0 Does your newborn have teeth? https://www.myaltadental.com/does-your-newborn-have-teeth/ https://www.myaltadental.com/does-your-newborn-have-teeth/#respond Wed, 09 Mar 2016 01:01:10 +0000 http://www.myaltadental.com/?p=2505 Does Your Newborn Have Teeth? We don't usually think of a newborn as having teeth. However, at birth the crowns of the 20 "baby" or primary teeth are almost completely formed, and they are hidden from view in an infant’s jawbones.The four front teeth—two upper and two lower—usually erupt first, beginning as early as six months after birth. Most children Continue Reading

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]]> https://www.myaltadental.com/does-your-newborn-have-teeth/feed/ 0 9 Causes of Bad Breath in Children https://www.myaltadental.com/9-causes-of-bad-breath-in-children/ https://www.myaltadental.com/9-causes-of-bad-breath-in-children/#respond Wed, 09 Mar 2016 00:58:51 +0000 http://www.myaltadental.com/?p=2502 9 Causes Of Bad Breath In Children by Charley McElrath Bad breath, medically known as halitosis, is a condition that even healthy children can sometimes experience. If you've noticed that your little one's breath is not so pleasant, there is hope. When it comes to bad breath in children, most of the time improper oral hygiene is the culprit. What Continue Reading

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]]> https://www.myaltadental.com/9-causes-of-bad-breath-in-children/feed/ 0 How to Prevent Toddler Tooth Decay https://www.myaltadental.com/how-to-prevent-toddler-tooth-decay/ https://www.myaltadental.com/how-to-prevent-toddler-tooth-decay/#respond Wed, 09 Mar 2016 00:47:34 +0000 http://www.myaltadental.com/?p=2471 In the midst of first steps, potty training and new words, toddlers undergo plenty of developments that are sure to keep their parents excited and busy. So it's not surprising that parents sometimes forget to be proactive about preventing toddler tooth decay. Your toddler can start to develop tooth decay as soon as his first tooth surfaces, a milestone that Continue Reading

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]]> https://www.myaltadental.com/how-to-prevent-toddler-tooth-decay/feed/ 0 Dentist Appointment Anxiety: 3 Ways to Alleviate Your Child’s Fears https://www.myaltadental.com/dentist-appointment-anxiety-3-ways-to-alleviate-your-childs-fears/ https://www.myaltadental.com/dentist-appointment-anxiety-3-ways-to-alleviate-your-childs-fears/#respond Wed, 09 Mar 2016 00:45:50 +0000 http://www.myaltadental.com/?p=2465 Taking your child to the dentist can be a difficult experience if he is feeling anxious about the appointment. So what can you do as a parent to help ease his mind? Here are a few tips that can help provide some comfort to your child and make his visit much more pleasant.Talk to Your ChildTalking to your child about Continue Reading

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]]> https://www.myaltadental.com/dentist-appointment-anxiety-3-ways-to-alleviate-your-childs-fears/feed/ 0 Get the Baby Toothbrush Ready https://www.myaltadental.com/get-the-baby-toothbrush-ready/ https://www.myaltadental.com/get-the-baby-toothbrush-ready/#respond Wed, 09 Mar 2016 00:44:07 +0000 http://www.myaltadental.com/?p=2459 Whether you are a new parent or one who has been at it for a few years, you should do whatever is necessary to ensure that your child is happy and healthy. When it comes to oral health, you want the best for your child, too. Parents often have lots of questions and concerns about what they need to do Continue Reading

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]]> https://www.myaltadental.com/get-the-baby-toothbrush-ready/feed/ 0 How to Care For Your Child’s Adult Teeth Right From the Start https://www.myaltadental.com/how-to-care-for-your-childs-adult-teeth-right-from-the-start/ https://www.myaltadental.com/how-to-care-for-your-childs-adult-teeth-right-from-the-start/#respond Wed, 09 Mar 2016 00:40:24 +0000 http://www.myaltadental.com/?p=2450 It is important to keep your child's baby teeth clean, but once the permanent teeth start to come in you really need to make cleaning them a priority. These teeth will last your child for the rest of her life. Dentists generally recommend starting regular dental cleanings and examinations once the adult teeth grow in to make sure that they Continue Reading

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]]> https://www.myaltadental.com/how-to-care-for-your-childs-adult-teeth-right-from-the-start/feed/ 0 Why Do Baby Teeth Need Fillings? https://www.myaltadental.com/why-do-baby-teeth-need-fillings/ https://www.myaltadental.com/why-do-baby-teeth-need-fillings/#respond Wed, 02 Mar 2016 03:27:01 +0000 http://www.myaltadental.com/?p=2324 Parents often ask why their child’s baby teeth need fillings if they are going to fall out anyway?  Baby teeth are not as strong as adult teeth as they are only needed for the first 12 years of a child’s life.  They often develop decay which may require a filling.  There are many reasons why a dentist may fill a Continue Reading

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