Dental Cleanings or Prophylaxis (“prophy”) is an essential component of preventive dentistry. The goal is to remove microbial plaque which can cause...
Posted by Pediatric Dentistry: Dr. Sara B. Babich, DDS on 08/31/2020
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Teeth grinding during sleep, termed nocturnal bruxism, is surprisingly very common in children. For example, Insana et al. (2013, Community based study of sleep...
Posted by Pediatric Dentistry: Dr. Sara B. Babich, DDS on 08/31/2020
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Healthy gums are usually pink in color and do not bleed during tooth brushing or flossing. Gingivitis, or inflammation of the gums, is manifested by swollen, reddened...
Posted by Pediatric Dentistry: Dr. Sara B. Babich, DDS on 08/31/2020
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Silver Diamine Fluoride, SDF, is an alternative treatment for tooth decay under certain conditions. Treatment of children’s deciduous (primary or “baby”)...
Posted by Pediatric Dentistry: Dr. Sara B. Babich, DDS on 08/31/2020
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Six Reasons Your Child Needs a Sports Mouth GuardThe American Dental Association estimates that athletes who don’t wear mouthguards are sixty times more likely...
Posted by Pediatric Dentistry: Dr. Sara B. Babich, DDS on 08/31/2020
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Pediatric Dentist Dr. Sara’s 15 Tips for Your Special Needs Child’s First Dental VisitsAs a special needs pediatric dentist, Dr. Sara has specialized...
Posted by Pediatric Dentistry: Dr. Sara B. Babich, DDS on 08/31/2020
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