As their primary caregiver, one of the most important aspects of bringing your child in for their first dental visit is learning how best to care for their teeth. We are happy to show you how to clean their mouth daily and answer any questions or concerns you may have about their oral hygiene. We can also spot check for... read more »
Bringing your child in for their first dental visit early in their life is so they get used to being in a dental office and won’t get nervous. Once your child is older than two, depending on their temperament and personality, they might experience anxiety at the different sights and sounds. At this age, the goal of the first visit... read more »
The process of losing baby teeth can be scary and overwhelming for children. This can make the entire process very troublesome and difficult. Fortunately, there are things you can do to make the process of losing baby teeth a little more fun. Our dentist, Dr. David Umansky, is happy to tell you all about those things because it’s best to... read more »
At Smile Big Pediatric Dentistry, we are pleased to offer pediatric dental crowns as a custom-made dental restoration that helps to protect a damaged tooth whose appearance, strength, size or shape has been weakened by a cavity or dental injury. Dental crowns are are commonly called caps because they cover the whole tooth and help your child maintain a strong... read more »
The more you know about children’s dental health, the better, especially when you have a child. This is because it can help you properly and effectively clean and care for your child’s teeth, gums and smile. If you don’t know much about children’s dental health, it can lead to dental problems and an unhealthy smile for your child. So, our... read more »
As you search for the best toothbrush for your child at the store, you might feel a bit overwhelmed and confused, especially if you’re not sure what to look for. Well, our dentist, Dr. David Umansky, is happy to help you because it’s very important to select the right toothbrush for your child. If you choose the right brush, your... read more »
If you’re at a loss when it comes to cleaning and caring for your baby’s smile, then our dentist, Dr. David Umansky, is happy to help you. The more you know, the better. This is because oral hygiene is vital if you want your baby to have the top-notch smile and oral health they deserve. So, our dentist is happy... read more »
How can you teach your children to brush their teeth? Well, we have some ideas that might help you. We cannot guarantee they will work in every case, because each child learns in different ways, but you can try them out if you like. First, it helps to understand how to brush so you can share it with your kids.... read more »
Let’s look at a common childhood concern--Early Childhood Caries-- and address some basics about it, as well as what to do to prevent it. You can keep your child from developing Early Childhood Caries, also called Baby Bottle Tooth Decay. Start an oral hygiene habit for your child a few days after they are born, by gently wiping the gums... read more »
Keeping your smile safe often consists of adding additional tooth restorations and repairs to your smile. However, rather than waiting for your teeth to be repaired due to an oral accident or injury, it is a good idea to have a preventative treatment in place to ensure dental damage does not arise in the first place. One highly effective treatment... read more »