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...
Root canal treatment sedation is the practice of offering patients the option of unconscious or conscious sedation to help reduce stress and anxiety during a root canal procedure. Dental twilight sedation is an excellent option when undergoing dental work, especially for young children. Around one in four Australian children experience decay in their adult teeth,...
Yes, children with special needs will benefit greatly from sleep dentistry, no matter if their condition is physical or psychological. Not only do children with special needs require more care and attention, but they are also susceptible to dental anxiety like you and I. While taking your kids to the dentist isn’t easy, it’s still...
Pain-free dentistry for kids are techniques used by Brisbane dental clinics to make sure that your children’s dental experience is as comfortable as possible, usually involving a combination of sedation and education. Paediatric dental care can be scary for toddlers — so it’s our mission at Brisbane Paediatric Dentist to build trust with your tiny...
