Tooth Decay
Tooth decay is actually the most common chronic childhood disease! There is bacteria that lives in your mouth and when it breaks down sugar from carbohydrate-rich foods, like candy, soda, cookies and fruit juices (yup, all the good stuff!), it produces an acid that eats away at the tooth and causes dental caries, also known as tooth decay or cavities, or “mouth monsters” if you prefer.
Sensitive Teeth
If snacking on an ice pop or sipping a hot drink makes you say, “ouch!” you may have sensitive teeth. When enamel gets worn down, the gums can start to recede or nearly invisible cracks can form on the tooth, which exposes the nerve endings inside. This causes discomfort when the teeth come into contact with hot and cold foods and drinks.
Loose Tooth
Most of the time a loose tooth in children is caused by erupting permanent teeth. When the grown-up tooth decides to come out, the roots of the baby tooth dissolve and the tooth becomes wiggly and loose. Usually it will fall out on its own. However, every once in a while you may need a little help from us to move the tooth along. If the loose tooth is a permanent tooth, you’ll want to call us right away.
