At Bayside Kids Dental, we truly believe that knowledge is power. That’s why we emphasize continuing education for our doctors and staff, as well as bringing that knowledge full circle back home to our family of patients. The more you know, the better equipped you will be to keep your family healthy and happy! Follow along on our blog below for fun and informative bi-monthly blog articles on all things oral health. Feel free to comment, share, and join the conversation!
We all know that being healthy has many benefits. Lower BMI, healthy heart, & hearty immune system to name a few. But did you know your overall health can also impact your oral health? Healthy teeth and gums have been scientifically linked to maintaining a fit lifestyle. What is Periodontal Disease? Periodontal disease is a […]
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Baby teeth, also called primary teeth are an important part of your child’s development. Teeth help children chew nutritious foods and help with language and speech development. Baby teeth are also a sign your little one is growing. First teeth typically erupt between 6 months and a year. While teething is no fun, eating new […]
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Do you wake up in the morning feeling like you have a mouth full of cotton? Do you find yourself reaching for lozenges, hard candy, mouth spray, or water constantly? If this sounds like you, you are likely one of the millions of people who suffer from dry mouth. According to the Mayo Clinic, dry […]
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Expecting a child is an exciting and nerve-wracking time for parents, especially first-time parents. The list of foods to avoid, medications to stop, and vitamins to start can feel overwhelming. Every parent wants a healthy, happy pregnancy and baby. However, with the overwhelming amount of information and daily physical changes, moms and dads sometimes forget […]
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Even if you’ve never experienced a dental abscess, you’ve likely heard the term and are probably aware it’s not something pleasant. That said, what exactly is a dental abscess? What is a Dental Abscess? A dental abscess is a pocket of pus that forms in your mouth tissues because of a bacterial infection. If you […]
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We’re all concerned with making sure our children have healthy dental hygiene from the time they get their first tooth. Sometimes we’re so worried about their dental health that our own goes by the wayside. To prevent that, Bayside Kids Dental is here with some of the most common dental problems you might face as […]
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You got your child into the dental office, coaxed them into the chair and by some miracle even got them to sit still for an x-ray. Right when you are about to pat yourself on the back, Bayside Kids Dental tells you they found your child’s first cavity. Bummer. While you might feel defeated in […]
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You’re going along in complete baby bliss when suddenly it seems like a monster has taken over your little one. What happened to sleeping through the night? Where did the crying and head throwing come from? Are you suddenly a bad parent? If your child is drooling, cranky and is approaching the 6 month, mark […]
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You may have heard the term baby bottle tooth decay, or perhaps one synonym: Early childhood caries (ECC), or baby bottle syndrome. All these terms refer to tooth decay in young children. Often decay occurs in young children because of their propensity to fall asleep with a bottle full of formula, breast milk, or juice […]
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder where breathing stops repeatedly throughout the night. Breathing stops because the muscles in the throat relax and obstruct that airway. The consequences of OSA are far reaching. Some sufferers of OSA have trouble in school, at work or experience mood swings that can interfere with their daily […]
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