by Pride Dental | Apr 18, 2019 | Oral Health
A lot of people think that there’s no point in taking their child to the dentist before the child’s teeth have erupted. In reality, that can sometimes be too late, as a new study in JAMA Network Open reminds. Nearly 500 mothers took part. One group received dental... 
by Pride Dental | May 24, 2018 | Oral Health
Several years ago, the FDA began warning parents about using benzocaine-based gels to ease the discomfort of teething. Benzocaine is a local anesthetic that’s used in many over-the-counter remedies for not just teething but toothache, sore throat, canker sores, and... 
by Pride Dental | Feb 20, 2014 | Fluoride
Once upon a time, the ADA said that children under two years of age should not be given fluoride. How the times have changed! Now, the organization is stating that children’s teeth should be brushed with fluoride toothpaste as soon as the first tooth comes in. *... 