Blog - Children's Dentistry

Most dentists, including your children’s dentist in Pikesville, MD, recommend bringing your child in when you notice the first tooth erupting or by age one at the latest.  These early appointments are crucial to your child’s oral development, allowing the dentist to monitor how their teeth are erupting as well as jaw growth and oral development. Additionally, early dental visits help acclimate...

At Naylors Court Dental Partners, we believe in practicing preventive dentistry early on. Our pediatric dentistry in Owings Mills prioritizes patient education for the youngest members of our dental family. Tooth decay can happen early; any child is at risk for tooth decay once teeth begin to emerge.  Our Owens Mills pediatric dentists do not take tooth decay or infection lightly...

As a parent, you’ll go through plenty of milestones with your child—and that includes a first visit to the dentist. Here are some tips for making that first appointment with a Pikesville children’s dentist a success #1—Take Your Child in Around His or Her First Birthday Those first teeth usually start erupting right before your child’s first birthday, and that is an...

In a perfect world, your child would have a toothbrush at school so he or she could brush their teeth after eating lunch. Since this isn’t realistic for most kids, it’s not a bad idea to keep oral health in mind when you are packing your child’s lunchbox. A nutritious lunch not only feeds growing bodies, but it can also...

Dental anxiety is a common issue in many people, and it often starts in childhood. It's important to instill great oral health habits young of course to keep your children healthy, but also to help develop healthy views of visiting the dental office! Developing Great Habits Taking the time to instill those great at-home oral health habits can make a big difference!

It's a common misconception that because baby teeth will be lost, they don't require the attention that adult teeth do. In fact, proper care for baby teeth affects more than just those teeth, and more than a child's general oral health as well. Here are some of the reasons that children's dental health is so important:  Decrease the risk for tooth...

Taking your child to visit the dentist regularly is vital towards their overall health. Tooth decay in children is extremely common, and if your child does develop this issue, it's more likely that they will have tooth decay when their permanent teeth grow in as well. Keeping up with those dental appointments is the only way to fully prevent the...

You want your child to get off to the best start possible – in every way! Regular appointments with a children’s dentist in Owings Mills are the best way to ensure that your child enjoys good health. When you bring your child to our practice, you’re giving him or her a special opportunity. Regular appointments allow us to identify any potential...