by Dr. Bilverdi | 13/08/2026 | Children's Dentistry
It is one of the most reasonable-sounding questions parents ask: do baby teeth matter when they are only going to fall out? The answer is that they matter a great deal, and the reasons are more practical than sentimental. Baby teeth hold space, guide adult teeth into...
by Dr. Bilverdi | 13/08/2026 | Children's Dentistry
When should a child first see a dentist is one of the questions parents most often get wrong, usually by waiting far longer than they need to. The recommended answer surprises people: as soon as the first teeth appear, and certainly by their first birthday. That...
by Dr. Bilverdi | 13/08/2026 | Children's Dentistry
If your child is scared of the dentist, you have probably tried reassurance, bribery and firmness in some combination, and found that none of them reliably work. The encouraging news is that childhood dental fear responds well to a few specific approaches, and most of...