Dr. Rachelle Dermody and Dr. Chris Dermody and our team know it can be easy to underestimate the significance of baby teeth. At Dermody Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we sometimes meet parents who assume that since their child's baby teeth, also known as primary teeth, eventually fall out and are replaced, they are less important.…
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The electronic toothbrush has undergone several technological advances since the 1960s. Everything from design and bristle motions to rotation, oscillation, and sonic vibration has led to dramatic changes in this necessary tool over time. Rotation oscillation happens when the head of the toothbrush rotates from one direction to the other. The benefit of powered toothbrushes…
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Parents are usually expert at taking care of their children’s injuries. You know how to disinfect a cut, soothe a bump on the head, and apply a bandage faster than you can blink. But what happens if your child suffers a dental injury? Teeth can get broken, knocked out, or displaced from a forceful impact,…
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If you have been thinking about undergoing orthodontic treatment to straighten teeth or correct jaw alignment, the first step is scheduling an orthodontic consultation at Dermody Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics. During the consultation we will actively listen to your concerns and address all of your questions, as well as discuss a treatment options that would…
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