Providing Compassionate Children’s Dentistry is Easy!
Here at Point Family Dentistry & Orthodontics, serving Minneapolis and surrounding areas, we understand how nerve-racking your child’s first trip to the dentist can be. However, it doesn’t have to be a torturous experience! Dr. Isaacson and our team absolutely love caring for the little patients of our practice – so much that it comes [...]
Sealants for teeth
The reality of tooth decay outweighs concerns over the potentially harmful effects of residual chemical, experts say. Dental Sealants can reduce tooth decay I children by more than 70%. While highly effective, sealants also pose concerns; they are made with BPA. A controversial chemical that in low doses have been associated with changes in behavior, [...]
BANA Test Predicts Preterm Births
The BANA test may prove to be an easy way for both dental and medical professionals to test for periodontal disease. Preterm birth is often associated with infection or inflammation as the immune response triggers prostaglandin production, which is associated with an increase I uterine contraction leading to preterm delivery. This is one of the [...]
Breast-feeding Lowers Risk of Crossbite
Breast –feeding exclusively for at least 6 months and more than 12 months can reduce the potential for posterior crossbite in deciduous teeth. This recommendation from The World Health Organization is based on the benefit for both the mother and the Child. Breast-feeding exclusively enhances craniofacial growth and development and helps prevent non-nutritive sucking habits. [...]
Thumb Sucking
Thumb sucking changes the structures of the mouth and can negatively influence facial growth and development. The number 1 reason children suck is nourishment. For example if you stroke a baby’s chin you see the instinctive response immediately. Sucking produces endorphins, a natural-occurring chemical in our brain, which produces pleasure? With these early positive associations [...]
Childrens Oral Health Guidlines
Children’s Oral Health Did you know that tooth decay is the 3rd most common reason that children are admitted to the hospital in the United Kingdom? Make sure your child has had their first oral exam no later than 1 year old. No more waiting till they are 3- it could be too late. Mom’s [...]
Trauma to Baby Teeth
In the primary dentition, it has been estimated that 54% of children age 6 years or younger will have an injury to their primary teeth. 5% of children may have trauma to their anterior permanent teeth, most commonly the maxillary anterior teeth and boys, aged 10-11, are the most susceptible group. Trauma to anterior teeth, [...]
A Blog. Welcome to Our Blog
Thank you for visiting our blog. This is where we will keep you informed about what is new in the office, upcoming events, discuss current and up-and-coming treatment modalities… and also answer questions and comments from patients. We also wanted to showcase the beautiful results of cosmetic dentistry in one of our patients, Stephanie…
