Congratulations on stumbling upon my site. I am a mother of two young boys, and a practicing dentist. My hope is that this site will serve you as one of the many guides that will help you navigate through the never-ending journey called parenthood! I actually find it amazing that, with how complex child-rearing really is, there are not a thousand more books dedicated to the subject! Unfortunately, kids don’t come with a guide at their birth and even our most futile attempts to write books on how to care for them still leave us scratching our heads for answers.
My decision to create this site was made because of the many questions I get as a dentist from parents regarding their children’s oral health. It seems that many of the “What to Expect ” books and childcare guides omit something very critical in raising and caring for children. A subject that is so simple but so easily dismissed as common knowledge or topics that your pediatrician will discuss with you. Unfortunately, most pediatricians know VERY LITTLE about the dental health of your child. So, this leaves many parents wondering if they are providing adequate dental care for their children. Too often this lack of knowledge causes irreversible damage to their kid’s teeth and a serious dent in their wallets.
I hope you find the information on this site to be a mildly humorous, very informative, myth-busting, easy to understand guide that should help you feel confident that you are on the right track with your child’s oral health. My other hope is that this knowledge will allow you to save money when it can be saved, and to spend it when it really needs to be spent.
These questions were chosen because they are by far the most common I receive at the dental office or more often, when I am at social functions for my own kids! The answers are then provided in a way which I think just about everyone can understand. I hope after reading some of these posts, you find yourself empowered and fully informed.
I hear all of these questions far too often, which leads me to believe that there is a serious lack of knowledge on the subject. Since dental decay in children is the #1 childhood disease, it is very important that parents are well educated on the subject. I feel strongly that we can better help the future of our children if we can share the knowledge to prevent these dental problems. These problems are far too often physically, mentally and financially challenging for parents and children, both short and long term. So, my hope is that after you find something useful or helpful, you feel confident in sharing the vital information with others so that they too can avoid some of the costly or worrisome situations.
You may also have friends in your social circle with younger children who may have questions that you will now feel confident answering for them. Even though you may only have a teenager now, life can be full of many unplanned miracles-so it is always better to be prepared now! Whatever the reason, share the knowledge with your friends and family.
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