by Coeur d'Alene Kids Dental | Nov 29, 2021 | Recommendations
Prenatal Oral Health Dental visits for pregnant mothers are not only safe but recommended. Cavity-causing bacteria live in our mouths and 71% of children with cavities have had this bacteria passed directly from mother to child. This sharing of bacteria is called...
by Coeur d'Alene Kids Dental | Nov 15, 2021 | Services
Dental Injuries in Children’s Sports Data collected by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry shows that 22,000 cases of sports-related dental trauma occur annually in children under 18. Mouthguard usage is mandatory for a small number of school-sanctioned...
by Coeur d'Alene Kids Dental | Nov 15, 2021 | Recommendations
The enamel of baby teeth is significantly thinner than the permanent teeth. Dental decay starts sooner and progresses more quickly in baby teeth than in permanent teeth. These first dental visits are important to help parents and children establish good oral hygiene...