Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics of New Britain Blog

According to one study from the National Library of Medicine, a whopping 42% of school-age children struggle with dental-related anxiety. As a result, your child’s dental appointments can be a stressful event, especially if they have a behavioral, mental, or physical disability. Of course, you as a parent know how important biannual dental checkups and cleanings are. So, how can you ensure they have the enjoyable and comfortable experience at the dentist they deserve? Sedation dentistry. Keep reading to learn about the benefits of sedation dentistry for special needs patients.

Does the sheer thought of having to visit the dentist cause your heart to race? Do your palms get sweaty when you’re sitting in the treatment chair? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, don’t worry – you aren’t alone. The good news is that nitrous oxide, commonly known as “laughing gas,” is extremely effective at helping patients with dental-related anxiety get the calm, stress-free dentistry they need.

Is your little one teething? Then a peaceful night’s sleep may seem like a distant memory. After all, their aching gums can be extremely uncomfortable, causing them (and you!) to experience sleepless night after sleepless night. While this is a natural phase of them growing into their adorable smile, it’s also natural to want to find an effective remedy. So, here are five tips for helping a teething baby sleep.

The last few months of the year always go by in a flash, so who can blame you for still having some shopping to do? If you’re in need of some smaller presents, why not opt for some mouth-healthy options? After all, the last thing you want is to give someone the gift of a cavity in the new year. If you need some inspiration, here are some last-minute, sugar-free stocking stuffer ideas!

After months of planning and preparing, you finally get to meet your little one. Somehow, the moment is even better than you imagined. Then and there, you know that you would do anything to keep them safe, healthy, and happy. If you choose to breastfeed your child, you likely want to know everything you can. With this in mind, keep reading to learn four important facts about nursing and oral health!

As a parent, you can prepare and prepare, but there will always be moments that take you back. From their ability to reach the cookie jar (that you swore you hid so well) to their capacity to bounce back after hurting their knee, there are endless surprises that come with parenthood. However, when you hear about the common phenomenon “shark teeth,” you might really be thrown for a loop. Before you worry, keep reading to learn what it is and when you should contact your child’s dentist.

For a child, feeling a tooth get looser and looser is exciting – it means the tooth fairy is on their way! But what if they need to get a tooth pulled that isn’t wiggly? The surgical removal of a tooth can be scary for children and parents alike. To make the entire experience as seamless as possible, keep reading to learn the most common reasons for children’s tooth extractions and how to prepare your little one.

Your child’s teeth help them smile, chew, and speak. That’s why implementing a solid oral hygiene routine from an early age is so important! If your child has special needs, they may need a little extra help and encouragement to prioritize their dental care. With this in mind, here are a few tips for stress-free, effective special needs dentistry.

When you become a parent, your whole world changes. In addition to completely shifting your priorities, you’re constantly absorbing new information on how to best care for your little one. In the process, you likely learned about tongue ties. Also known as ankyloglossia, this condition has been getting a lot of attention recently. But is it actually becoming more and more common? Keep reading for the answer.

From their first gummy grin to their smile in their prom photos, your child’s smile undergoes quite a transformation! Since baby teeth only make a short appearance in the grand scheme of things, many parents mistakenly believe that they don’t require the same level of care their permanent set does. In reality, that couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, caring for their baby teeth properly is important for a number of reasons. Keep reading to learn what they are!