Dr. Kami Hoss

 Though many might assume that a single dental practitioner can handle all your dental needs, in reality, not all dentists are well-versed in pediatric dentistry. Among the people who could be clueless as to what pediatric dentistry is are first-time parents. Super dentist Dr. Kami Hoss shares a primer on pediatric dentistry in this blog post. Parents may wonder about the best time to bring their child for their first dental checkup. The moment a child's first tooth sprouts would be the most favorable time to bring them in for their first routine visit. While a child may not learn much from this experience, parents will likely receive information and instructions on caring for baby teeth. During this time, a pediatric dentist would advise parents about their child's diet and behavior and how these affect tooth development. Dr. Kami Hoss explains that dentists will provide instructions on thumb sucking, pacifier use, and the correct brushing methods. Pediatric dentistry aims t...

Unsplash.com Before the first tooth emerges, new parents should start taking care of their child's dental health. Aside from the importance of dental hygiene, the formation of the teeth also affects a child's facial structure and the teeth themselves. Super Dentist Dr. Kami Hoss shares some tips that will surely be helpful for first-time parents. Find a pediatric dentist. Dental and oral health starts before the child is born. Consulting a pediatric dentist will educate parents on what they can do to ensure that the child's gums and teeth will be healthy as they grow. This will also prepare parents for what they can expect. In fact, teeth begin to develop during the second trimester of pregnancy. By the time the baby is born, 20 primary teeth are already formed in the jaw. Start proper dental hygiene. In his new book If Your Mouth Could Talk, local orthodontist and dentofacial orthopedist Dr. Kami Hoss advises parents to practice proper dental hygiene even before the fi...