New clothes for school, a never-ending shopping list of school supplies, new lunchboxes and backpacks, general checkups and physicals, and working out the carpool schedule are all things that have to be taken care of before your kids embark on this next chapter of their childhood, but what about their dental care? Is a dental checkup on your child’s back-to-school list? […]
Category: Just for kids
Preventing Cavities in Children
August 2, 2011
For more information on this preventive measure that decreases cavities, dental costs, and aggressive treatments, contact Lake Orion Family Dentistry at (248) 693-6213. Dr. Brad Greenfield and our team will be glad to hear from you in our dental office in Lake Orion, Michigan.
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FAQ From Dr. Greenfield
July 19, 2011
Children should visit our office for the first time before the age of two. Bring your child to your dental visit and we’ll help your little one learn that the dentist’s office a fun place where friends help you stay healthy. By the age of three, children should see Dr. Greenfield twice a year for a checkup. Around the age of five, a child should attend regular, six-month cleanings with our hygienist. If you want, we can work with you so that your child and you are on the same schedule and can come to the office together for cleanings. […]
Happy Tooth Fairy Day!
May 13, 2011
According to the National Museum of Dentistry, today is Tooth Fairy Day!
The Tooth Fairy herself was at the museum in Baltimore, Maryland, today to show all the kids what exactly she does with all the baby teeth she collects.
We all wish we could have been there, but we’ve decided to celebrate Tooth Fairy Day here at Lake Orion Family Dentistry, and we encourage you to do the same! Dress you kids up with sparkly wands, crowns, and wings. Hide “teeth” around the house and let them go on a scavenger hunt to find them. Make this holiday fun and, more importantly, use it to teach your children how to have a sparkling smile. […]
What’s Behind Your Child’s Bad Breath?
May 3, 2011
As an adult, you know how embarrassing and unpleasant bad breath can be. If you have bad breath, you know all the things to try to remedy the problem, and, if nothing else works, you know to come in for a dental appointment to see what’s causing your halitosis.
When your toddler suffers from bad breath, however, it can be more difficult to diagnose and treat the problem.
A recent study shows that 23 percent of young children have halitosis. In kids, as in adults, tongue coating, inflammation of the gums (gingivitis), and tooth decay are the most common culprits. Bad breath is caused mostly by volatile sulfur compounds, which are smelly by-products of the breakdown of proteins and sugars by bacteria in the mouth. […]
