Have you ever heard of pediatric dentistry? Pediatric dentistry is a specialized branch of dentistry that is focused specifically on the oral health care for younger individuals. Typical ages include infants, children, and young adults. In addition, pediatric dentists help treat special needs patients. Through pediatric dentistry, we can give advanced procedures to younger individuals to ensure the continued development... read more »

Although thumb sucking is generally seen as a common routine that children have, it can be a serious problem, and lead to severe oral health defects, including misalignments and slow growth of the permanent teeth. Thumb sucking can also cause malocclusions and other spacing issues that arise from the constant stress placed on the teeth. Thumb-sucking can be hazardous to... read more »