Main Street Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics of Danville Blog

When you add a little one to your family, you may be excited about the new experiences it’ll bring. You’ll be the first to know about a new human in the world and learn more about them as they progress through life. However, there are many challenges you’ll have to deal with at the beginning, ranging from daily living to your sleep schedule.

One you may not have anticipated was inconsolable crying from your loved one. This may be a sign of colic, but what causes it? A lip- and tongue-tie might be to blame, so here’s what you need to know about the connection between these conditions.

Many people view breastfeeding as a natural and beautiful experience. It’s an intimate moment that marks the beginning of learning more about a new person in the world. Despite this, there are many myths about it that may make you ignore a bigger issue. Instead of feeling guilty about them, you should know the facts. Here are three misconceptions you might’ve heard and the truth behind them.

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.