The first birthday celebrates the most important time in the entire life of your teeth. By a child’s first birthday, front incisor teeth provide a surface for plaque germs to grow and multiply. As baby molars erupt in the second… Read More ›
Children’s Teeth
Q&A with Dr. Ellie: Toddler Teeth
Every month Dr. Ellie Phillips will answer your oral health questions as part of the Ultimate Oral Health Guide. ———– Q: I have a 20-month old daughter. She has an upper lip tie (which I read can lead to a greater chance of… Read More ›
What To Do If Your Child Has Early Childhood Caries (ECC)
Bad cavities can happen to healthy families. Most of the people I consult with are shocked to discover their toddler has cavities. They are stunned and confused, since they have healthy diets, breast-feed their babies, and subscribe to natural medicines… Read More ›
What Moms Need to Know about Oral Health
Oral Health for Pre-Pregnancy and For Moms-to-Be Moms often do not realize how important it is to take extra care of oral health while they are pregnant. Research shows that gum disease can affect other parts the body and certain bacteria… Read More ›
Taking Care of your Child’s Teeth
We know it is easier to prevent problems than fix them. Nowhere is this more obvious than with children’s teeth. Unbelievably simple steps can prevent cavities, and a scientific reason explains why this is true. Mouth bacteria can be good… Read More ›
First Molars & Preventing Cavities in Children
Hi Dr. Ellie, My 7 year old son does not have any molars yet. He sees his dentist every 6 months and has never had a cavity. He doesn’t need the ACT rinse yet, does he? From what I gather… Read More ›