Growing

The pre-teen and teen years are a time of big body changes, new responsibilities, busy schedules, and growing independence. Dental care often takes a back seat during this stage, but it’s actually a really important time to build strong oral health habits.

As parents, we eagerly watch for those first baby teeth to arrive and later celebrate each wiggly tooth that falls out. Many parents look forward to their turn to play “tooth fairy”. But, what happens if those baby teeth seem to hang on longer than expected?