Studies indicate there’s a link between vitamin D deficiency and various oral health issues in children, but ensuring an adequate intake of vitamin D through sunshine could potentially reduce the risk of these problems in your child.

By recognizing typical milestones, identifying red flags, and implementing positive habits and activities, parents can lay the groundwork for a lifetime of healthy smiles and confident communication.

Oral play and exploration develops the muscles of the jaw, cheeks, and tongue, which the child will need to develop fundamental skills. When babies practice sucking, chewing on soft toys, or making babbling sounds, they’re laying down the groundwork for future communication.

Maxillary protraction is a specialized oral development treatment that uses headgear to guide the growth of a child’s upper jaw, or maxilla, resulting in improved facial aesthetics and functional benefits. Learn how Detail Dental Kids, is helping children achieve optimal oral health and facial development.

With Invisalign First treatment, Detail Dental Kids is committed to helping your child achieve a beautiful, straight smile, enhancing their self-esteem and overall well-being. If your child is between 6 to 10, schedule a consultation and see how Invisalign First could unlock the potential of their growing smile.

One of our top priorities is ensuring our patients are comfortable and relaxed during dental procedures. That’s why Detail Dental Kids Now partners with Pediatric Dental Anesthesia Associates (PDAA), and their board-certified anesthesiologists to offer IV Sedation.

Sometimes our Detail Dental Kids physicians see patients who exhibit signs of dental crowding, misalignment of the teeth, crossbite, a narrow palate or even impacted teeth which are blocked from proper eruption. In some of these cases an orthodontic device called a palatal expander may be prescribed.

Have you have noticed that your newborn is having trouble breast or bottle feeding, or your developing child has a speech impediment? Perhaps you’ve found that your child sleeps with their mouth open. These could be signs they have ankyloglossia, or tongue tie.

Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) is becoming increasingly recognized as a chronic disorder of dysfunctional breathing during sleep. In children, this can range from habitual snoring to OSA and can cause disturbed sleep and lead to other serious issues.

I am not an alternative dentist.

I am beginning to see more patients in my office who are looking for assistance in addressing dental, airway, and facial development challenges in their children’s development. These challenges are often related to an expanding field of airway dentistry and dental sleep medicine.