A baby underbite is normal, but you should be concerned about it if it persists past the age of 4. If the underbite is also causing speech issues or trouble eating, it’s best to visit a paediatric dentist to have it corrected. Malocclusions (a misalignment of the teeth or jaw) affect 56% of children in...
When children start losing their baby teeth, their gums may start to bleed as the new tooth pushes out the old. This is a natural occurrence, however, excessive bleeding because of a loose tooth could point to gum disease or trauma to the gums and teeth. There are solutions to bleeding gums because of loose...
The best toothpaste for a 12-year-old to use is a small amount (pea size) of regular adult toothpaste per brushing session. However, you may want to choose a regular high-fluoride toothpaste that has a less minty flavour, as this will continue to encourage your 12-year-old to brush twice a day. A study done by the...
Your child’s permanent teeth are coming in yellow because permanent teeth have more dentin than baby teeth. If the yellowness of their teeth doesn’t fade to white after 6 months, it could be because of an enamel defect, dietary factors, fluorosis, or genetics. It’s best to consult a paediatric dentist to diagnose the cause of...
Thumb sucking teeth is a condition caused in children who suck their thumbs. It often leads to misaligned teeth, skew jaw growth, an overbite, speech issues, and a change in the shape of the palate. Thumb sucking teeth can be prevented by parents through various methods like seeing a dentist, covering the thumb, or using...
The difference between plaque and calculus is that plaque can be removed through regular brushing and oral hygiene, whereas calculus requires professional dental cleaning. Plaque is a gradual build-up of bacteria in the form of a soft film. Calculus is hardened plaque built up after a lack of at-home dental hygiene. Both can be prevented...
Hypomineralised molars, often called “chalky teeth” or “Molar-Incisor Hypomineralisation”, are teeth with weak and soft enamel because they don’t develop properly during the enamel-forming process. This process begins around the third to fifth month of pregnancy, and any disruptions during this time can lead to enamel that’s less mineralised, more porous, and softer than normal....
A paediatric overbite is when a child’s upper front teeth overlap the lower teeth by a larger margin than usual. In a normal bite, this overlap is about 2 to 4 millimetres. When the upper teeth overlap by more than 4 millimetres, it’s considered to be an excessive overbite, and you should consider dental intervention...
The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) is a government-funded system that provides financial assistance for basic dental services, capped at $1,095 over two consecutive calendar years. CDBS funds accounted for over $5 million in dental care services in 2022/23. The program is designed to help families access essential dental care for eligible children, covering services...
Bottle rot, also known as baby bottle tooth decay or early childhood caries, is a condition that leads to tooth decay in infants and young children. It mainly occurs when sugary liquids, such as milk or juice, are frequently in contact with a child’s teeth for extended periods. This can happen when a child is...
