by Darryl Engel Dr. Darryl Engel | Feb 22, 2019 | children dental health, pediatric dentist
Teething and the appearance of a baby’s first few teeth are momentous occasions for parents. But the pain caused by erupting teeth makes babies very cranky. Babies express their pain and discomfort by becoming more irritable. Babies manifest a lot of symptoms while...
by Darryl Engel Dr. Darryl Engel | Jan 29, 2019 | pediatric orthodontics
For a child or teen, orthodontics is a sort of right of passage. Braces mean having straight teeth for life and avoiding jaw-related problems that come from poor alignment. No matter the perfect smile your kid will have in the future, though, sometimes the hardware...
by Darryl Engel Dr. Darryl Engel | Dec 31, 2018 | children dental health
Maintaining good oral health isn’t hard, but common laziness makes it so. This is especially important for children. Parents’ knowledge is crucial in fighting against bad habits and tooth problems. In this guide, we will discuss the many techniques and tools you...
by Darryl Engel Dr. Darryl Engel | Dec 10, 2018 | children dental health
Why aren’t my child’s permanent teeth coming In? There are few events that embody childhood milestones more than that of losing a tooth. Young children eagerly, and often impatiently, wait for their chance to put a tooth under their pillow to receive a treat from...
by Darryl Engel Dr. Darryl Engel | Nov 29, 2018 | pediatric orthodontics
When your daughter begins to wear braces, she is probably excited about straightening her teeth so that she will have a beautiful smile. However, it is important for an orthodontic patient to maintain her wires and brackets in the correct way to avoid problems in the...