Dentistry is the known evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the soft and hard tissues of the jaw (mandible), the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent.
An Interview with Dr.Gordon Strole on Pediatric Dentistry
Dr.Gordon Strole is a dentist and has answered some of the common questions Bizymoms visitors have about Pediatric Dentistry.
Q. When should parents take their children to have their first checkup?
A. 12 months of age or 6 months after 1st baby tooth erupts into the mouth.
Q. What should be used to clean a baby’s teeth?
A. A small toothbrush designed for the specific age of the child.
Q. What is the difference between a pediatric dentist and a family dentist?
A. A pediatric dentist has extensive training in the needs of children and spent 2-3 extra years in graduate school. The practice is geared solely to the needs of children.
Children are not miniature adults.
Q. What should a parent do if their child has a toothache?
A. Call a dentist immediately to have the problem evaluated for treatment.
Q. Are thumb sucking and pacifier habits harmful for a child’s teeth?
A. They can be, depending on the intensity and frequency of the habit and should be professionally evaluated by the dentist.
Q. How can a mom prevent decay caused by nursing?
A. By not nursing the child all night during sleep hours.
Q. How often does a child need to see the pediatric dentist?
A. On average every 6 months but some children have to be seen more frequently for special problems.
Q. How to contact Dr. Strole, if we have further questions?
