Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When it comes to your child's health, being engaged matters. We are here to answer your questions and help you feel confident in the decisions you make.
We've collected some of the questions we hear most often here at Sporting Smiles. If your question isn't on this list or you need more information, please don't hesitate to call our office.
- Can my child develop decay from nursing?
- What is baby bottle tooth decay?
- When and how do I clean my baby's teeth?
- Are baby teeth really that important?
- How do dental sealants work?
- What should I do if my child falls and knocks out a permanent tooth?
- I'm experiencing some soreness from my braces. What can I do?
- My braces are giving me mouth sores. Can you help?
- How can I prevent my braces from irritating my lips and cheeks?
- What should I do if food gets stuck behind my braces?
- What do I do if the rubber band on my braces comes off?
- What do I do if a braces bracket comes loose?
- What do I do if braces wires come loose?
- What is ‘baby bottle tooth decay’? How can it be avoided?
- When and how do I clean my baby's teeth?
- Are baby teeth really that important?
- Are thumbsucking and pacifier habits harmful for my child’s teeth?
- Can my child develop decay from nursing?
- What should I tell my child before the first visit?
- May I accompany my child during their appointment?
- How safe are dental X-rays?
- How do I know if my child is getting enough fluoride?
- How do dental sealants work?
- When should we begin using toothpaste and how much should we use?
- How often does my child need to see the pediatric dentist?
- What can I do to protect my child’s teeth during sporting events?
- Where can I get a custom sports mouthguard?
- What happens if tooth is chipped or broken?
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