Teething is a painful process for young children. It’s tough for parents too. But: The process doesn’t end with your child’s last baby tooth. It starts all over with adult teeth. Thankfully: Your child’s adult teeth coming in is a different...

Teething is a painful process for young children. It’s tough for parents too. But: The process doesn’t end with your child’s last baby tooth. It starts all over with adult teeth. Thankfully: Your child’s adult teeth coming in is a different...
Almost half of all children will sustain a tooth injury. When kids play, fight, or fall, their risk of tooth injury increases. In other words: They risk damaging a tooth as soon as they’re old enough to start exploring. Keep in mind: Most oral injuries are...
Is your child insecure about their smile? Do they tend to hide their mouth when they’re speaking, laughing, or taking pictures? You should know: your child is not alone. A recent survey… This text opens a new tab to the New York Post website…...
School’s out for the summer! Now, the question is: What snacks do you give your kid? Most snacks are full of sugar, and we all know that’s not good for cavities (or nap time!). Luckily for you: Our pediatric dentist and team put together this list of healthy...
Tooth decay is the most common childhood disease. 42%… This text opens a new tab to the research… of children aged 2 to 11 have had dental caries (cavities) in their primary teeth. This, along with other dental-related problems, causes children in the U.S....
If your kid has yellow, stained, or discolored teeth, you may want to whiten them. Having white teeth boosts your kid’s self-esteem, which positively ripples into other areas of their life. Whitening toothpaste is a common and easy method used among adults to...
Which one is better, Invisalign or braces? It’s a question patients, and especially parents of patients, often ask. And rightfully so, you deserve the best! So: At TK Orthodontics, we always give you our honest, professional opinion. If one treatment works better than...
There are plenty of reasons why your child will benefit from orthodontics. Many parents tend to focus on the dental aspect, such as preventing cavities and aligning the bite. But another prominent reason is self-esteem. Giving your child a smile they feel confident...
Braces problems… They happen to the best of us. Even orthodontic appliances and Invisalign aligners aren’t devoid of the accidental mishap. That’s why we’ve created this quick video and guide below to instruct you on what to do during common...
Today, we have the honor of featuring a real mother-daughter patient duo; Chelsea, and her daughter, Jillian. Now, you may be thinking, Don’t you only treat children? At Dentistry Just for Kids, we offer pediatric dentistry. But: Our Terre Haute orthodontist,...