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  Finding out your child has cavities and needs treatment can be a little overwhelming. This is especially true in the case of very young children and those with dental anxiety or special healthcare needs.  Well, at Bitesize Pediatric Dentistry in DUMBO, Park Slope and Williamsburg, Brooklyn, we have a non-invasive option to treat tooth decay: silver diamine fluoride. The safe, highly effective, topical solution stops cavities in their tracks painlessly and affordably without the drill or needles.  To give parents a better idea of what silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is and how it ..read more

If you’ve been brainstorming Halloween costume ideas and coming up short, maybe we can give you a little inspiration? These cheap, easy and easy(ish) Halloween costumes for kids all start with a tooth (we’re Brooklyn pediatric dentists, after all). Buy the tooth, make the tooth…we’ll give you options for both. You can stop there or add a few extra touches to create different punny costumes.  Let’s start with the tooth base.  Pick your poison:   I’ll just buy it  Try this tooth costume for kids. I want to keep it super easy For a simpler version of the tutorial below, cu ..read more

A diagnosis of hypoplastic teeth in a child can sound pretty intimidating. Well, the team at Bitesize Pediatric Dentistry in Brooklyn is here to put your mind at ease by taking an in-depth look at what hypoplastic teeth are and how we can help manage this type of enamel defect. Dental Enamel Hypoplasia: The Basics The enamel is the outer protective layer that covers the teeth. It’s the hardest substance in the human body, which is pretty handy, given that it has to stand up to chewing and biting forces to keep the underlying dental pulp, which contains nerves and vital tissue, safe. It also ac ..read more

If you’ve purchased sugarless gum or mints in the last several years, you’ve probably encountered the ingredient xylitol. Now, xylitol is popping up in children’s toothpastes, mouthwashes and other oral health products too, often along with claims that it can reduce the risk for cavities. But, what is xylitol and is it safe for children? Can it really prevent cavities? The team at Bitesize Pediatric Dentistry in Brooklyn will cover everything you need to know about xylitol for kids.  What is Xylitol? Xylitol is a type of natural sweetener called a sugar alcohol, though it doesn’t actually ..read more

When it comes to cavity prevention, the first things that probably come to mind are brushing, flossing and going to the dentist. And, yup, making sure your child is practicing good oral hygiene and receiving routine dental care is crucial. However, there is another factor that also plays a big role in preventing tooth decay in children and that’s diet.  So, what foods cause cavities in kids? Are there certain things children can eat to prevent decay? That’s exactly what the team at Bitesize Pediatric Dentistry will be going over in this post.  How Do Cavities Develop? First things fi ..read more

Spring is officially here. If your child is one of the millions of people with seasonal allergies, you’re probably pretty familiar with the sneezing, congestion and runny nose that comes along with nature beginning to bloom. However, if in between the usual allergy symptoms, your child wakes up with a sore jaw, it can be a little confusing. Can allergies cause jaw pain? Or is it a sign that something else is going on? Well, we have answers! In this post, our Brooklyn pediatric dentists will be going over the link between allergies and jaw pain. Sinuses, Teeth and Jaws The sinuses are a system ..read more

Your baby will get their first tooth around 6 months of age, and by 3, they’ll usually have all 20 primary teeth, or baby teeth. But what if their baby teeth are coming in crooked? Does that mean their permanent teeth will be crooked too? Should you visit an orthodontist right away? Before you start imagining your toddler walking around in braces, read on to learn what our Brooklyn pediatric dentists have to say about crooked baby teeth.  What Causes Crooked Teeth? There are a number of different causes of crooked teeth, including: Genetics – Misaligned teeth and jaws are often the resul ..read more

At around age 6, a child’s first loose tooth is to be expected. The baby tooth will get wiggly, fall out and be replaced with a permanent tooth. When it’s according to the usual timeline, losing teeth is exciting and means a visit from the Tooth Fairy is approaching. However, when kids have a loose permanent tooth or a baby tooth that’s not due to fall out, it’s a different story. In this post, our Brooklyn pediatric dentists will talk about what to do with a loose tooth and how it can be treated.  What Causes a Loose Permanent Tooth or Baby Tooth in Kids? A loose tooth can be caused by a ..read more

What Could be Causing My Child’s Tooth Pain? During childhood, your little one’s baby teeth come in, fall out and are eventually replaced with permanent teeth. With so many changes going on in their mouth, discomfort can happen. And while, yes, teething or a loose tooth can cause pain in a child, if a toothache is persistent or severe, it might be a sign of something more serious that needs to be treated.  To help give you a better idea of what’s normal, what’s not and how to find relief, our Brooklyn kids’ dentists will cover: What to Look for if Your Child Has Tooth Pain If your child h ..read more