Grind, grind, grind… if your little one happens to be a teeth grinder, you may be familiar with this unpleasant sound. Teeth grinding, or what Dr. Wrathall and Dr. Uggeri and our team at Portage Pediatric Dentistry also call bruxism, is common in children. In fact, three out of ten kids grind or clench their…
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Children’s oral health differs from that of adults in a variety of ways. Dr. Wrathall and Dr. Uggeri and our team want you to understand how you can provide the best care for your son or daughter’s teeth. It’s essential to understand what your child will need from you when it comes to his or…
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Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they range from community parades and large scale gatherings to concerts, fireworks displays, and smaller scale celebrations among family and friends. For some people, July 4th…
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Today, Dr. Wrathall and Dr. Uggeri and our team at Portage Pediatric Dentistry thought we would answer some of the most frequent questions about pediatric dentistry and oral health we hear from parents. What constitutes a “healthy, balanced diet” for my child? A healthy, balanced diet contains all the nutrients your child needs to grow,…
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