Pediatric Dentistry
5 Signs Your Child Needs To Visit A Dentist
Do you know when to take your child to a dentist? If you said “no“, then you have come to the right place. Any negligence or ignorance with respect to your child’s dental health can lead to some serious dental issues for your child in the near future. Knowing when your child needs medical attention…
Read MorePediatric Dentistry 101
Pediatric dentistry is a branch of dentistry that deals with the treatment of infant, children and adolescent teeth. The Canadian Dental Association recommends that children should visit a dentist within 6 months of the appearance of their first teeth. This is because, early oral examination aids in the detection of premature tooth decay. It also paves the…
Read More5 Ways To Protect Your Child From Tooth Decay
Making sure your child has healthy, strong teeth is really important. This is because your child’s dental health has a direct impact on their eating habits and their overall growth. Starting early is the key, oral hygiene starts in the first months of your child’s life. During infancy you should use a gentle cloth to…
Read MoreA Mom’s Concern About Her Child Losing a Baby Tooth too Early
A Patient Asks Edmonton Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Molly Rodgers: My son is almost 2 1/2 years old and due to a previous injury to his front tooth, the nerve started growing out the back of the tooth. So, a few weeks ago, he had to have it pulled. It wasn’t bothering him at all; actually…
Read MoreGet Informed On Fluoride and Your Child
Fluoride and Your Child Fluoride is a mineral found in soil, water (both fresh and salt) and various foods. It has a positive effect on oral health by making teeth more resistant to decay. Fluoride can also prevent or even reverse tooth decay that has started.
Read MoreWhat Do You Know About Early Childhood Tooth Decay?
Tooth decay can happen when your child’s teeth come in contact with too much sugar. This sugar helps bacteria grow. Acids that the bacteria make cause the teeth to decay. Many of the liquids that your child drinks contain sugar, including milk, formula and fruit juices. Eating snacks with sugar also places more sugar on…
Read MoreWhen Should You Start Brushing Your Child’s Teeth? {Guest Blog post for Urban Infant Edmonton}
This Guest Post by Dr. Molly Rodgers originally appeared on Urban Infant. You actually should start “brushing” your baby’s gums very early on, in their first few months.
Read MoreGum Disease is Linked to Low Birth Weight Babies {Guest Blog post for ModernMama Edmonton Southwest}
This Guest Post by Dr. Molly Rodgers originally appeared on ModernMama Edmonton Southwest. GUM DISEASE IS LINKED TO LOW BIRTH WEIGHT BABIES For several years now we have known that there is a link between gum disease (periodontal disease)
Read MoreHey Moms! Have You Heard?
Did you know that the Canadian Dental Association has recently changed their recommendation for what age to take your kids to the dentist for the first time?
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