Dental Health

4 minutosSwallowing is the act of passing food from the mouth into the oesophagus. It is a rather complex reflex involving various structures of the respiratory, digestive, and neurological systems, among others, in a coordinated way. This process differs between children and adults. This is because it changes as the baby develops. If the child does […]

3 minutosFrom the Greek aphtay, which means “burning”, oral aphthae are lesions that are actually mild. This type of lesion affects the epithelium of the mucosa, i.e., they occur superficially on the mucosal lining. However, these ulcerous-vesicular lesions are often painful, especially in children. They can appear both as isolated and larger lesions with an irregular

3 minutosMost parents think they should wait until their child reaches his teenage years before visiting the orthodontist for the first time as braces are often associated with puberty. In reality, it is recommended to begin much sooner with the orthodontic treatment. The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) states that all children should have had their

3 minutosParents are more concerned about their children’s overall and dental health than their own. When it comes to keeping children’s mouths healthy, oral health habits are a must such as brushing three times a day, flossing once a day and visiting the dentist every 6 months to assess the need for dental treatments for children.