Coral Kids Dentistry & Braces Blog

Accidents happen, especially when it comes to rambunctious kids, but being prepared for the unexpected can often be the difference between chaos and calm. If your child is experiencing a dental emergency such as a knocked-out tooth, here’s what you should do to help them avoid panic and protect their oral health, too!

Tongue-tie is a condition where the band of tissue connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth is too tight or short. This can limit tongue movement and lead to challenges with breastfeeding, speech development, eating, and oral hygiene. Fortunately, tongue-tie can be treated quickly and effectively with a simple procedure known as a frenectomy.

If your child has been diagnosed with tongue-tie, you may have questions or concerns about what to expect. Here’s a step-by-step overview of the treatment process, from evaluation to recovery.

Lip and tongue-ties are often diagnosed in babies and young children. This condition can affect the way that a young child eats and speaks. It can also interfere with the ability to breastfeed successfully. The good news is that this condition can be easily corrected through a frenectomy. Continue reading to learn more about frenectomies and what you can expect as your child recovers from their procedure.

Above asthma and allergies, cavities rank as the most common childhood condition worldwide. In fact, 59 percent of children up to age 19 in Canada have experienced at least one cavity. Tooth decay can cause severe pain, impair your child’s ability to bite and chew food, and damage their self-confidence. Although treatments like tooth-coloured fillings can repair decay, every little effort you can make to help your child avoid cavities is worthwhile. Fortunately, there are small adjustments you can make in their snacks and diet that can make a significant difference.

Let’s face it: many people go through their oral hygiene routines without giving it much thought. However, starting orthodontic treatment with metal brackets and wires requires a revised approach to keep your teeth clean. Not doing so could lead to oral health issues that delay your treatment. If you’re feeling frustrated with your dental care routine now, don’t worry! Keep reading for tips on brushing and flossing effectively with braces.

If your pediatric dentist just informed your child that they need a dental crown, either because they have an overly damaged tooth or need to have a root canal, it’s natural to have questions. Your little one might be worried about their upcoming procedure, and understanding more about what to anticipate can help you set up appropriate expectations to alleviate their anxiety.

Many patients want to know if getting a dental crown hurts. Continue reading to learn more about this so you and your child can enjoy some peace of mind before their appointment.

If your child has been consistently complaining about a toothache, you might feel relieved when they suddenly stop. After all, if their tooth doesn’t hurt anymore, you don’t need to schedule a dentist’s appointment, right? Unfortunately, this may mean you need to take your child to the dentist sooner rather than later. But why? Continue reading to learn more about toothaches and why it’s a problem when they disappear.

From the first tooth’s appearance to when they take charge of their own dental hygiene, your child’s smile experiences major changes. It’s vital during these stages to prioritize proper oral care for their dental health and overall wellness. As your child grows, their dental requirements change, highlighting the importance of establishing good oral habits early. Here are three lesser-known facts about children’s dentistry to aid you in supporting your child’s oral health journey.

Welcoming a new addition to the family is a joyous occasion that should be full of celebration. However, it can be hard to see past the challenges, especially when your little one seems inconsolable. If your baby cries a lot, they might be struggling with colic. But what causes this? Though there are several causes for the condition, there is a strong connection between colic and lip and tongue-ties.

Continue reading to learn what you can do about lip and tongue-ties to help your baby (and yourself) regain some peace.

Most informed adults know that you get two types of teeth as you age. Primary “baby” teeth come in first and naturally fall out as a child’s secondary “adult” teeth begin to erupt. Because of this, many parents don’t think much about baby teeth. After all, if they’re going to fall out anyway—why worry about cavities?

Read on to learn why baby teeth matter, and why it’s a good idea to have cavities filled, pronto!