“No Added Sugar” “100% Real Juice” “Organic Juice Drink” It seems like these beverages would be the best choice for our children… right? Unfortunately, marketing gurus have found a way to create one of the biggest...
children’s dentistry
General Dentistry |3 min read
The Vital Importance of Dental Care for Baby Teeth
Most babies are born with teeth that have yet to emerge from the gum tissue. Over the course of the first two to three years, 20 primary teeth erupt from the gums. The primary teeth (often referred to as “baby teeth”) are lost over time as the...
General Dentistry |1 min read
Dental Sealants Help to Prevent Cavities
Most often Dr. Silberman reserves sealants for the cavity-prone years of childhood and adolescence, but sealants can be applied at any age. Dental sealants are comprised of a thin, plastic material that is painted onto the chewing surfaces of the molars (back teeth)....
Don’t Be Misled About the Need for Childhood Vaccinations and Fluoridated Water!
Vaccinating your children is the safest and most effective way to prevent very serious diseases. Unfortunately, there are individuals within the media who are fear-mongering and attention-seeking. They doubt the peer-reviewed facts concerning health, and they ignore...
Celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month With Your Children
When Dr. Silberman and Barbara’s children were losing teeth, sometimes the tooth fairy brought money, and sometimes Lauren or Joel found a book the tooth fairy left. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and a great time for us to...
Dental Care During Pregnancy is Important for Mother and Her Unborn Child
1. Dental care is safe and effective at any stage of pregnancy. Untreated dental disease can be harmful to you and your baby. 2. Hormonal changes experienced during pregnancy can cause bleeding gums or other dental issues. 3. Gingivitis, or gum inflammation, affects...
General Dentistry |2 min read
National Children’s Dental Health Month
Each February, the American Dental Association sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Tooth decay can start as soon as a tooth appears. The American Dental Association recommends that the first...
DENTAL EMERGENCY: What to do after you or your child has knocked a tooth out?
Once a tooth gets knocked out, it may successfully be re-implanted and returned to normal function. However, the key lies in what happens during the critical period while the tooth is outside of your mouth. What to do for a child whose tooth has been knocked out Baby...
General Dentistry |1 min read
Six Reasons to See Your Dentist During Pregnancy
1. Dental care is safe and effective at any stage of pregnancy. Untreated dental disease can be harmful to you and your baby. 2. Hormonal changes experienced during pregnancy can cause bleeding gums or other dental issues. 3. Gingivitis, or gum inflammation,...
General Dentistry |2 min read
The Great Fluoride Debate
Today, I am going to talk about systemic fluoride. It is the type of fluoride that is “ingested,” usually via the city water supply. After diligent research, the Center for Disease Control determined that the optimal level of water fluoridation is 0.7–1.2 mg/L,...