Browsing: Pediatric Dentistry

Some of the area’s top dentists and academics at the University at Buffalo say they were blindsided by the news that the Buffalo Water Board stopped…

There’s a quick and easy way to prevent 80 percent of tooth decay, but most kids don’t get it, federal health officials said Tuesday.The treatment, dental…

Fluoride is a natural mineral that helps build strong teeth and prevent tooth decay.For more than 70 years, most tap water in America has contained small…

When you the baby’s first tooth erupts, it’s a big deal. It’s a rite of passage – a sign that they’re growing up (too fast). And…

Silver diamine fluoride is a liquid that is brushed onto the surface of the teeth to prevent tooth decay or prevent it from getting worse. Researchers…

If you were to go to a dentist’s office, you might find a wide gap between those who are against the use of fluoride treatments and…

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Caring for your child’s oral health can be a stressful task. The decisions you make can affect their oral health for a…

INTRODUCTION Saturation of acid-etched enamel axial surfaces with liquid-free resin to inhibit the progress of decalcification early in the caries process is not new. Regardless of…

Jonelle Anamelechi, a pediatric dentist, is the owner of Children’s Choice Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics. Pediatric dentists play a key role in supporting a child’s overall…

Dental sealants can prevent tooth decay in children and adults for years, but are they worth the cost and potential risk?Brushing your teeth is important, but…