What is a pulpotomy (“baby root canal”) and why would my child need one?

Author: Dr Helen Fung

If your child’s dentist has mentioned a pulpotomy, you might picture something scary — but it’s actually one of the most common, well-established procedures in children’s dentistry. Sometimes nicknamed a “baby root canal,” a… Read more »

Dental X-rays for children: what to expect and why they’re needed

Author: Dr Helen Fung

If your child’s clinician has mentioned they’d like to take an X-ray, it’s natural to have questions — why it’s needed, whether it’s safe, and what the appointment will actually involve. Dental X-rays are… Read more »

What is orofacial myology, and could it help my child?

Author: Dr Helen Fung

If a member of our team has mentioned “orofacial myology” or suggested your child see an orofacial myologist, you might be wondering what that actually means. It’s a less familiar term than “filling” or… Read more »

My child has had a dental injury: what to do in the first hour

Author: Dr Helen Fung

A knock to your child’s mouth — from a fall, a bike accident, a bump at sport or just rough-and-tumble play — is frightening for any parent. The good news is that most dental… Read more »

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