What is the correct pediatric dental medication for the child? Pediatric dental medication will depend on the weight of the child. That and any allergies are the two most important pieces of information you will need to write a pediatric RX. Personally I have found the easiest method to write a script for a child […]
Is chromogenic bacteria the cause for black stain on children’s teeth? Chromogenic bacteria is the primary cause for black stain on children’s teeth. We see it almost exclusively on children and it is fairly common. What is chromogenic bacteria? There are several species of bacteria that we all carry in the upper respiratory tract. They […]
Did you find a small white bump in your baby’s mouth or on your baby’s gums? A white bump in your baby’s mouth or on their gums is almost always going to be a benign keratinous cyst. That means it is nothing to worry about and it will go away on it’s on. What are […]
The pediatric Groper appliance Groper appliance is a is a space maintainer for children who have lost their baby front teeth early in life. This may be from an accident or caries. The Groper appliance attaches to the posterior molars with cement and should not come out. Some of these appliances are made with posterior […]
Does your child have a tongue tie? Do you need a tongue tie surgery? Tongue tie treatment can be very simple if the right tools are available. We use the very best laser on the market to treat our tongue ties, the Solea CO2 laser. What is a tongue tie? A tongue tie is a […]
Where are the Wheaton school district boundaries? Wheaton school district boundaries are something that we occasionally need to look up so we are “storing” the information here on our site. Wheaton school system List of where each Wheaton school ends up feeding into for both North and South Wheaton High School. Wheaton North High School […]
How we fix baby bottle decay with white baby crowns Baby bottle decay is a fairly common issue we see in very young children that drink juice from a baby bottle. It impacts the front four teeth the worst and can cause the the teeth be need a lot of dental work at a very […]
What is the white stainless steel crown alternative? White stainless steel crown alternative treatments do exist! If you are a parent looking for something that looks white for your child there is one excellent option available! The pediatric white dental crown is the answer and many more details can be found on the previous link! […]
Are you looking for a white kids crown alternative? White kids crown alternative to the metal kids crown is available and our Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, Dr. White is providing this service to kids across the Midwest. What are the benefits of the white kids crown? The only real benefit is the esthetic benefit. One […]
What is silver diamine fluoride SDF? Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is a product dentists use to treat dental caries. It is new to the US but has been in use elsewhere for decades. SDF application is around 80% effective but teeth with “holes” still need to have a filling and we often use the SMART. […]
Did you do a search for the term “pediatric dentist near me”? Pediatric dentist near me is one of the main search terms people use to find a local pediatric dentist. When you have kids you are BUSY so finding a great pediatric dentist close to home is critical! Fortunately, Dr. White is close by […]
Finding The Right Dental Care For Children While it’s not uncommon to see even the most hardened man avoid going to the dentist out of fear, the anxiety tends to be more pronounced in children. This makes it especially important to find dental care for children that is administered in a warm, friendly and compassionate […]
Pediatric Dentist In Wheaton Explains Modern Dentistry For Kids We all remember going to the dentist as kids: climbing into the giant chair, being surrounded by unfamiliar equipment, and having our mouths poked at with pointy metal objects. Maybe you even remember getting a filling, which involved a painful shot of anesthetic and a loud, […]
Xylitol sweetener – What is it? Xylitol is a natural alcohol found in almost all plants, but in very low doses. Commercially it is made by concentrating these small amounts found in birchwood. It is used in candy, gum, toothpaste, and mouth-rinses. The primary reason is that it appears to aid in decay prevention (although […]
