Main Street Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics of Danville Blog

Learning that your child needs a frenectomy for their lip or tongue tie may make you a bit worried. Although it’s a minor surgery, you may have questions and concerns about it. One question that many parents ask is how long the recovery is afterward. Thankfully, it should be smooth healing, especially if their pediatric dentist used a soft tissue laser. Keep reading to learn what you can expect and how you can help your loved one.

Lip and tongue ties are among the most common physical abnormalities present at birth. These issues, which involve overly thick or short oral tissues that restrict movement of the lip or tongue, are usually diagnosed during infancy. However, they can get missed in some cases, so even as your child grows, you should be aware of signs that they might need a frenectomy, which is the standard treatment for lip and tongue ties. What specific signs should you be on the lookout for? This blog post lists five.

If your child’s once-straight teeth are beginning to look crowded or crooked again, you’re not imagining it—teeth can and do shift over time. While this can be frustrating, it’s also fairly common and often treatable with the right orthodontic intervention.

Experiencing unexpected changes in bite or alignment is a normal part of growth. Understanding what causes these shifts can help you take proactive steps to protect your child’s smile.

Braces are the tried-and-true method for straightening smiles because they have a long history of effectively fixing even the most severe misalignments, regardless of a patient’s age. It consists of metal brackets cemented to the enamel, which are threaded with an archwire that can be adjusted to exert the right amount of pressure to pull your child’s pearly whites into their ideal positions.

However, your kid must care for their orthodontics carefully to avoid injuring them, which can interrupt their treatment timeline. Continue reading to learn about 3 steps you can take if your child breaks their braces!

When you wear braces, there’s always a chance you may need to make adjustments along your way. One important change your orthodontist may recommend is wearing rubber bands (elastics).  Here’s why this happens, and what you can expect from treatment.

Getting braces is a time-tested way to straighten your smile and correct a bad bite. But sometimes treatment can have a few bumps along the way. Here are a few common issues that patients encounter when wearing them, and what you can do to help your child cope if they do!

For complex subjects and industries, it’s difficult to fully understand them unless you dedicate substantial time and effort. However, you don’t have to be a brain surgeon or rocket scientist to get some of the basics. When it comes to coverage for your child, you don’t have to be a dental insurance guru to grasp the important information you need to know. Here are some of the main points that can help you understand the basics of dental insurance for your kiddo!

Being sensitive can be a good thing. It can help you understand other people’s perspectives, or even to truly appreciate the meaning behind a kind gesture. But when it comes to your teeth, sensitivity isn’t a good thing. Especially if it’s a warning sign of a bigger problem. Thankfully, sensitivity doesn’t always mean there’s a dental emergency, but how do you know if it does? Here are some common reasons for it, and what you should do if it occurs.

Experiencing a dental emergency can be distressing and painful for your child, impacting their school performance, sleep, and eating habits. Knowing whether to take your child to their pediatric dentist or the emergency room is crucial for timely treatment. Read on to understand when a dental emergency requires immediate attention from a pediatric dentist and when it’s better to visit the emergency room.

No matter the age of your child, they’re likely to be full of energy, making them prime targets for dental injuries. Whether they spend most of their time outside climbing trees, riding their bike, or playing sports, a dental emergency is always a concern. While not all accidents can be avoided, there is a lot you can do to lower their risks. Keep reading to discover five ways you can help your child reduce their chances of a serious dental injury.