A first loose tooth is an exciting milestone, but it can also bring questions. Is the tooth becoming loose at the right age? Which tooth should fall out first? What happens if a permanent tooth begins appearing before the baby tooth is gone? Most children begin losing (or exfoliating) their primary, or baby, teeth at approximately age 6. The process usually continues through the early teenage years as 20 primary teeth are gradually replaced by permanent teeth. However, tooth development

Questions about fluoride safety for children are common and understandable. Parents may hear conflicting statements about fluoride in toothpaste, drinking water, professionally applied treatments, or supplements and wonder what is appropriate for their child. Based on guidance from leading pediatric and dental health organizations, fluoride is considered a safe and effective way to reduce tooth decay when it is used in appropriate amounts. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Dental Association, and Centers for Disease

When a pediatric dentist recommends an X-ray, many parents have an immediate question:How much radiation will my child receive, and is it safe?Dental X-rays, also called dental radiographs, use a low level of ionizing radiation to create images of teeth, roots, jaws, and surrounding structures. Although radiation exposure should never be treated casually, modern dental X-rays are considered a valuable diagnostic tool when they are selected carefully and performed using child-appropriate techniques. Current guidance from the American Academy of Pediatric