Posts by Dr. Maya Thompson

When your child has a cavity, you may hear that the tooth needs a filling or a crown. In a filling vs crown for a child, a filling usually repairs a smaller damaged area, while a crown covers more of a weakened tooth. For parents comparing a baby tooth filling or crown, the choice depends…

A baby tooth cavity does not always cause pain. Your toddler may seem normal while a white mark, brown spot, or tiny hole gets worse. Waiting for “my tooth hurts” can mean missing early warning signs. If one tooth looks different or eating changes, an early check may leave more options for simple care. What…

A toothache at bedtime, a playground fall, or sudden swelling can leave a parent unsure whether to wait or act. When is a dental emergency in children? Warning signs include severe or lasting pain, swelling, bleeding that will not stop, or a badly injured tooth. Not every chip or loose baby tooth needs urgent care.…