There are many things you can do to keep your child's eyes healthy and seeing clearly from birth through the teen years. How Can I Help My Child Develop Good Eyesight? To help your child develop good eyesight: Place toys within focus of yo

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Many different types of appliances, both fixed and removable, are used to help move teeth, retrain muscles and affect the growth of the jaws. These appliances work by placing gentle pressure on the teeth and jaws. The severity of your problem will de

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Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that corrects teeth and jaws that are positioned improperly. Crooked teeth and teeth that do not fit together correctly are harder to keep clean, are at risk of being lost early due to tooth decay and periodont

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Any tooth can stain, including the veneers and bonds mentioned above. To help prevent stains from coming back, avoid smoking, coffee, tea, red wine and heavily colored foods. And brush your teeth twice a day with a whitening toothpaste. How Does Bon

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Thorough cleanings by a dentist or hygienist will remove most external staining caused by food and tobacco. Using a whitening toothpaste can also help remove these surface stains between dental visits. If stains have been present for years, you may n

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Thorough cleanings by a dentist or hygienist will remove most external staining caused by food and tobacco. Using a whitening toothpaste can also help remove these surface stains between dental visits. If stains have been present for years, you may n

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Even if you brush and floss regularly, you may face certain oral health issues as an adult. Luckily, your dentist can help you meet most of these challenges quite successfully. • Gum disease begins as gingivitis, which in this early

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The key to keeping a bright, healthy smile throughout adulthood is to practice proper oral hygiene. Even adults can get cavities, as well as gum disease, that can lead to serious problems. Throughout your adult life, it's important to continue to:

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You may want to supervise your children until they get the hang of these simple steps: • Use a pea-sized dab of an ADA-accepted fluoride toothpaste. Take care that your child does not swallow the toothpaste. •

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Teaching your child proper oral care at a young age is an investment in his or her health that will pay lifelong dividends. You can start by setting an example; taking good care of your own teeth sends a message that oral health is something to be va

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Good oral care starts from the beginning of your child's life. Even before his or her first teeth emerge, certain factors can affect their future appearance and health. For instance, tetracycline, a common antibiotic, can cause tooth discoloration. F

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When will my baby's teeth appear? Every baby is different. Generally, teeth start appearing between 4 and 7 months of age. You baby may be drooling more at 4 months. The first teeth to come in are usually the 2 front teeth on the bottom. Healthy te

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CONCERTA is indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Talk to your doctor for a proper diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. Only a doctor can decide whether medication is right for you or your child. CONCERTA sho

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Cradle cap ("seborrhea") often shows up at 1-2 months. Greasy, yellowish crusts appear on the scalp (due to excess oil), as well as a red, irritating rash on the face, behind the ears, on the neck, and even in the armpits. Your pediatric pr

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A newborn's skin is prone to rashes of all sorts, but luckily most of these rashes are harmless and go away on their own. Common Rashes in the Newborn Period   Pink pimples ("neonatal acne") are often caused by exposure in the

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Parents should investigate a bluish color they spot on their baby's skin. Blue skin means the underlying blood has a blue cast, rather than the nice pink color of blood with lots of oxygen in it. Fortunately, in most cases it's quite normal and harml

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Babies are born with a full visual capacity to see objects and colors. However, they are extremely nearsighted (i.e. far away objects are blurry): Newborns can see objects about 8-15 inches away quite sharply. Newborns prefer to look at

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Newborn babies can hear fairly well, but not perfectly. The middle ear of a newborn is full of fluid and this impairs hearing to a small extent. Additionally, the entire hearing apparatus is somewhat immature. That's why newborn babies respond best t

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There are many technical skills to learn with your new baby. But one of the most important is being able to take an accurate temperature, because a fever is one of the key indicators of a potentially serious infection in the first months. Take Tempe

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Parenting a constantly irritable infant is one of the most stressful challenges a new parent can face. What are you supposed to do when your infant is crying inconsolably at 3 a.m. and nothing seems to soothe him for more than a few minutes? Friends

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If your baby makes noises when breathing, take note of what they sound like. This will help determine if there is a problem in the breathing passages and where:   Whistling noise: A small blockage in the nostrils tends to make a whistli

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Caring for any child is a lot of work, but it's even harder when you are sleep deprived and exhausted. The good news is that by 4-6 months, most babies have developed a regular sleep pattern and the ability to sleep through the night. The bad news

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It may surprise many parents who are deliberating whether or not to circumcise their newborn son that the choice is really a family decision, not a medical decision. Approximately 2/3 of boys in the United States are circumcised, with this number v

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A boy's penis is fully formed at birth, and at that time your pediatric provider (and probably you!) will have inspected things to be sure everything looks normal. Common, usually minor, findings that are occasionally seen include:   U

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Your newborn girl's genitals have been exposed to many hormones in the uterus. Among other things, these hormones may have:   Made the outside of the vagina ("labia majora" and the "clitoris") a little swollen and pro

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Autism researchers say they are closer than ever to developing a simple blood test that will identify the developmental disorder in newborns. While acknowledging that a diagnostic blood test for autism is still years away, the researchers say their

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Autism is typically diagnosed in children around the age of 2 or 3 years, but parents often have concerns about developmental delays much earlier. There is strong evidence that autism has its origin in abnormal brain development early in prenatal lif

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Children are at risk of getting seriously hurt by fireworks even if they aren't the ones setting them off, according to new research released on the eve of the Independence Day holiday. And parental supervision is no guarantee against injury, the re

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The report was published Monday in the July issue of the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. "Benadryl is widely used, parents use it, physicians recommend it to help kids sleep," said study lead author Dr. Dan Merenstein, a

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