Babies like to be comforted when they’re going to sleep. If you’re a parent, it’s nice to give your baby the comfort they need when they’re drifting off. Unfortunately, bottles at bedtime aren’t always a great option for babies. Although some babies like to drink bottles as they’re falling asleep, there are some downsides to […]
As a parent, you probably know that kids get cavities a lot! A cavity can be painful and scary for your child, and upsetting for you too. Working with your child’s pediatric dentist in Seminole and St. Petersburg FL, you can help your child maintain good oral health. By helping your child develop the good habits […]
The front of a child’s tongue has a small piece of connective tissue that ties the tongue to the floor of the mouth. This tissue should be fairly loose, allowing the tongue to move freely. For some kids, there is too much tissue, and the tongue stays too tightly connected to the bottom of the […]
Ankyloglossia, more commonly known astongue-tie in Seminole FL, is a medical condition that causes a piece of the tongue called the lingual frenulum to remain attached to the roof of the mouth. Children who have a tongue-tie are born with it. Infants born with a tongue-tie struggle to receive proper nutrition through breastfeeding or formula […]
Cavities are a really common problem for kids. It’s not unusual for a child to experience one or two cavities in their childhood. If your child is getting a lot of cavities, there may be things that you can do to help. Taking your child to the pediatric dentist in St. Petersburg and Seminole, FL […]
Your baby’s tooth is so cute, isn’t it? It’s hard to imagine that tooth could ever need to be brushed because it looks so perfect. All the same, baby teeth need to be brushed just like adult teeth. Brushing your baby’s tooth is an important part of maintaining your baby’s oral hygiene. Your baby’s dentist […]
Protecting your child from cavities can be tough. Children eat a lot of sugar and don’t always brush their teeth that well. One of the things you can do to protect your child from cavities is to get them dental sealants. Your dentist in Seminole and St. Petersburg, FL, will tell you more about this, but […]
In the womb, a baby’s tongue is tethered to the floor of the mouth with a thick band of tissue called the lingual frenulum. As the baby develops, this band of tissue thins and moves from the front to the back of the tongue as the tongue elongates. By the time the baby is born, […]
Bad breath can be frustrating for kids and their parents, especially if you’re careful about keeping your child’s teeth clean. If you’re worried about what may be causing your child’s bad breath, your child’s dentist in Seminole and St. Petersburg, FL, can help. At Luce Tooth Pediatric Dentistry, we offer a range of dental solutions for […]
In the first year or two, babies enjoy sucking on pacifiers to help them manage stress. Pacifiers can keep babies quiet in public places, can help them learn to self-soothe at bedtime, and can give your baby something to do when nothing else is available. In other words, pacifiers can be good for your baby […]
