Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry         1 comment

Thumbsucking is a common habit of preschool children. The activity is normal for infants and toddlers, but should decrease by ages three to four and stop by age five. Unfortunately, many youngsters can’t break the habit by this time. Is parental anxiety over thumbsucking warranted?
Thumbsucking is a very normal response …

 Orthodontics         1 comment

Many parents aren’t aware that the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that all children have a check-up with an orthodontic specialist no later than age 7.

 Orthodontics         2 comments

Braces used to be another miserable part of being a teenager, but now some kids start and finish orthodontic treatment long before adolescence.