If your little one's teeth have begun to fall out, and their permanent replacements appear to be lagging far behind, you may wish to consider a space maintainer to minimize future orthodontic work. Believe it or not, the absence of your child's teeth might seem cute now, but those tiny little gaps can cause deep gouges in your pocketbook as you watch them fill up with teeth that don't belong there. Space maintainers are simple to use, kids get along fine with them, and they h

From our friends at the AAPD (American Academy of Pediatric Dentists) Question: Should parents help pull out a child’s wiggly tooth or let it fall out on its own? Answer: My best advice is to let nature take its course! Parents should encourage kids to gently wiggle the tooth with their finger or tongue until it naturally falls out on its own. Pulling the tooth out before it is ready may actually cause unnecessary bleeding and pain, which could be upsetting. Although it is

It's often very tempting as parents to step in and help your child lose that loose baby tooth. Some may try string and a slamming door, or some have even tried a string and fancy rocketry to help pull those loose teeth. We would recommend the old tried and proven technology called the "kid wiggle" method. ; ) Most loose baby tooth are easily taken by a persistent wiggle by your child. Yes, there are those rare teeth that may be too crowded by their neighbors and your dentis