Pediatric Dentistry
St. Charles Laser Frenectomy vs. Traditional Frenectomy
Do you have an infant, toddler, or child with a tongue-tie or lip-tie? Frenectomy treatments can release the tense strip of tissue (frenum) below their tongue or behind their lip. A tight lingual (tongue) or labial (lip) frenum can be diagnosed by your pediatrician, lactation consultant, or your family’s pediatric dentist. It’s not uncommon for…
Read MoreShould I Replace My Dental Crown? Wheaton Crown Repair
Dental crowns offer long-term, full-coverage protection to your teeth. But they don’t last indefinitely. At some point, dental crowns may need to be updated or replaced. Here are just a few examples of when it’s time to look into dental crown replacement in Wheaton:
Read MoreHow Thumbsucking and Pacifiers Affect Children’s Teeth
Your child’s oral development is impacted by more than just genetics. Something as simple as how our muscles move each day will also guide teeth into specific situations. One classic example is prolonged pacifier and thumbsucking.
Read MorePediatric Dentist Wheaton: Tricks to Help Curb Sugar Cravings
As we get closer to the holidays, sweets start to pop up everywhere we look. First, it’s Halloween candy, then it’s Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie. Next, come the Christmas Candy Canes. Brushing, flossing, keeping up with your dental check-ups is always important – but if sweets do get the best of your teeth or your little…
Read MoreWheaton Pediatric Dental Office: Toothache Home Remedies
It’s almost a law of nature that toothaches pop up when you’re out of town or the dentist’s office is closed. If you’re looking for safe and effective toothache relief for you or your child until you can get in with your dentist, here are some Wheaton pediatric dentist-approved home remedies to help you get…
Read MoreSt. Charles Kid’s Dentistry: 4 Fun Ways to Teach Kids to Brush Their Teeth
When you bring your children to see our St. Charles children’s dentist, we make it a goal to keep their visit upbeat and positive. Most dental concerns are preventable, but the key is to form great habits from an early age. When you do, your child gets a head start at having healthy teeth for…
Read MoreShould My Child Get Dental Sealants? Wheaton Kid’s Dentistry
You already know the importance of brushing and flossing for your child’s dental health, but it’s difficult to clean every tiny nook and cranny where bacteria can hide. The back teeth, also known as molars, are especially vulnerable to cavity-causing bacteria due to their rough, uneven texture.
Read MoreOvercoming Children’s Dental Anxiety in Wheaton
A trip to the pediatric dentist can be a scary event for a child. Especially the first visit, or if they had a bad experience their first go around. As parents, we understand the importance of routine exams and promoting good oral hygiene, but our kids often don’t. Dr. Joshi discusses what she has seen…
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