Asthma Inhalers and Your Child’s Dental Care
If your child uses an asthma inhaler, tell the dental team which medicine they take and how they use it. That information belongs in the dental history even when asthma seems well controlled and the visit is only for a cleaning. Protecting your child’s mouth should fit around their prescribed asthma treatment. Do not stop […]
Numb Lip After the Dentist and How to Protect It
Your child has finished a filling and is ready for a snack. Their lip still feels strange, so they keep touching it or catching it between their teeth. This is the point when an adult’s attention can prevent an injury after the appointment. While the mouth is numb, help your child avoid biting, sucking, or […]
Moving With Kids and Transferring Dental Care
A move can leave a small but important question unanswered: who is following the tooth that was being watched, the treatment that was not finished, or the appliance that needs another check? Before changing dental offices, arrange both the records transfer and the next step in care. Receiving a chart is useful, but it does […]
Pacifier Cleaning and Saliva Sharing With Your Baby
The pacifier falls out. Your baby wants it back. Putting it in your mouth for a quick clean can feel like the easiest solution, especially when you are nowhere near a sink. My advice is to skip that step. Clean the pacifier according to its care instructions, rather than using your mouth. Saliva can carry […]
Eruption Cysts in Kids: A Blue Bump on the Gums
You lift your child’s lip while brushing and notice a blue or purple bump where a tooth should be coming in. It can look like a bruise or a small blister. One possible explanation is an eruption cyst: a pocket of fluid in the gum over an emerging tooth. Many eruption cysts settle as the […]