By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert “Baby bottle tooth decay” is a term used to describe tooth decay in infants and toddlers, often referring to decay of the top front teeth specifically. Though it occurs when your child is an infant or toddler, baby bottle tooth decay can affect your child’s oral health for years to come. … Continue reading Preventing Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert Memorial Day weekend officially kicks off the summer cookout season in Minnesota. Many of us look forward to toasting grads, dads, and warmer weather with brats, cold pop, chips, and frozen treats to cool us off. But many of the cookout foods we look forward to in summer can wreak havoc … Continue reading Celebrate Dads, Grads, and Summer without Harming Their Teeth
By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert Did you know your child’s teeth start developing 6 weeks after conception? While baby teeth may not appear until your child is 6 months old, a lot of oral development occurs well before your child reaches that milestone. Here’s what you need to know about your child’s teeth from birth to … Continue reading Your Child’s Teeth from Birth to Age 6: What You Need to Know
By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert At Eggert Family Dentistry, we pride ourselves on providing comprehensive care for every dental patient. Often, we find that new patients are pleasantly surprised that we perform regular blood pressure checks and periodic radiographs (x-rays) as part of your routine dental care. Eggert Family Dentistry is a very progressive, cosmetic and … Continue reading Comprehensive Care at the Dentist’s Office? We Think It’s Important. Here’s Why.
By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert Do you ever wake up with a dull ache in your jaw? Or, after a stressful day at work, do you find you’re always fighting a headache right at your temples? Chances are you didn’t sleep on your jaw funny or have a tension headache. You likely are clenching your jaw … Continue reading Quit Clenching and Grinding and Get the Facts about Bruxism
By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert On average, the price of teeth has gone up since 2000. Over the years, the tooth fairy and her international cohorts have been compelled to leave behind more and more money in exchange for baby teeth. It turns out the tooth fairy adjusts her gifts according to the strength of the … Continue reading Keeping an Eye on the Tooth Fairy Price Index
By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert Nearly a fifth of children are afraid of going to the dentist’s office. What about your child? If your kids are scared or anxious about going to see the dentist, here are some tips to help them overcome their fears and confidently take a seat in the dentist’s chair. 1. Start … Continue reading 5 Ways to Reduce Your Child’s Anxiety about Going to the Dentist
By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert Caring for Baby Teeth Ah, your child has reached another milestone. A new tooth. Now it’s time to focus MORE attention to good oral hygiene! As your infant’s teeth start to appear, usually at six to eight months of age, it’s time to move from a washcloth to a baby toothbrush. … Continue reading Doing What’s Best For Your Baby – Caring for Baby Teeth