Comfort & Anxiety

Canker Sores in Children: Why They Happen and How to Help A canker sore is small, but for a child it can make eating, drinking, and even talking miserable. These little ulcers inside the mouth are common in kids and almost always harmless, though that is little comfort when your child will not eat. They […]

You Hear Grinding at Night: might be Bruxism Hearing a grinding, scraping sound from your child’s room at night is unsettling, but in most cases it isn’t a problem. Teeth grinding, called bruxism, is common in toddlers and young children, and the large majority outgrow it on their own. It’s worth understanding because long-term grinding

Sensory-Friendly Dentistry: What It Means for Your Child You’ve called pediatric dentists in the past, and the first question they ask is whether your child can sit still for an exam. The answer, honestly, depends on the day. For children with autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, or a nervous system that simply runs hotter than

Is Laughing Gas Safe for Kids at the Dentist? You’ve been told your child needs a filling, and someone mentioned laughing gas. Now you’re wondering whether it’s actually safe, what it does to a small body, and whether you should agree to it. The question is reasonable and one we hear from parents almost daily.