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Framingham Pediatric Dentist : An Interview with Dr. Ehrlich, a qualified dentist in Framingham

Q. Are thumb sucking and pacifier habits harmful to a child's teeth?

Early on, thumb sucking and use of the pacifier can actually be beneficial. They both serve to help the newborn strengthen the muscles needed for them to suckle and feed adequately to provide for the nourishment so important for their growth and development. Also, as the name impli

Boston Pediatric Dentistry : An Interview with Dr. Weiss, a qualified dentist in Boston

Q. What can I do to soothe my child's teething pain?

Teething pain is very common and very disturbing to new parents. As a tooth comes in there is pressure on the gum tissue. Also after the tooth breaks through, plaque forms around the erupting tooth that can cause additional inflamation and discomfort. Using various comercially available teethi

Boston Pediatric Dentist : An Interview with Dr. Weiss, a qualified dentist in Boston

Q. What should be used to clean a baby's teeth?

There are finger wipes that are commercially available to clean an infant's gum pads and teeth. No toothpaste is needed. These are very effective. At the same time, a simple soft moist washcloth can do the same job. The cloth should be wrapped around the finger and gently wiped across the gum

Pediatric Dentistry Brookline : An Interview with Dr. Weiss, a qualified dentist in Brookline

Q. When Will My Baby Start Getting Teeth?

While many children get their teeth between 6 and 9 months, it is not unusual for a 12 month old to have fewer than 8 teeth. There is a wide range of tooth eruption. How often should I schedule dentist appointments for my child? Subsequent periodicity of future reappointments is based upon ris

Pediatric Dentistry Worcester : An Interview with Dr. Nikhil M. Patel, DMD , a qualified dentist for moms in Worcester

Q. 1. At what age is it appropriate to use toothpaste to clean my child' s teeth?

The appropriate age to use the tooth paste varies from child to child. Fluoride is the most important ingredient of the kids tooth paste. It helps to prevent forming cavities on your child' s teeth. You can start using toothpaste as soon as your child learns to rinse and to spit out the tooth paste