Brush Pediatric Dentistry Blog

Dental offices are known for their sights, sounds, smells, and especially for younger patients who haven’t had a lot of visits to their pediatric dentist, a variety of unknown factors. For children on the autism spectrum who experience sensory processing challenges, the dental office can feel overwhelming all-around. The good news is that with a knowledgeable team of pediatric dentists in Hinsdale by your child’s side, their overall experience can be much more positive. Read on to learn about helpful insights on how to set your child up for success.

Did you know that the most common oral health problem in children is cavities? Even though young and school-aged children have temporary teeth that will fall out at anytime, from months to a year, it’s still important to swiftly treat decay. Read on to learn why fillings are important, even for baby teeth, and how to assess your child’s risk for developing cavities.

Pregnancy can change your body in so many different ways that it’s hard to keep track! One factor that you may not be thinking about is how your oral health is impacted by the hormonal changes, morning sickness, snacking, and other lifestyle shifts that will take place while you’re pregnant. Read on to learn how pregnancy can impact not only the health of your teeth and gums, but also your bun in the oven!

If your baby is between four and seven months old, you may be familiar with the nights of fractured sleep due to their relentless fussiness. This is one of the core signs that your child is teething. Well, that and trying to chew on everything in sight! While getting less sleep may have you feeling frustrated and hopeless, your pediatric dentist in Hinsdale has several tricks to help your teething baby sleep so you can too.

If your child or teen requires treatment from their pediatric dentist in Hinsdale or Downers Grove, they may recommend sedation as well. While your first instinct as a parent may be to feel fearful of the unknown, it’s important to take a deep breath and ask. Ask questions about your concerns, why they think your child could benefit from sedation, and whether it’s safe. Below, you can read the answers to four of the most common questions parents ask about children’s dental sedation.

Dental visits just got a high-tech upgrade at Brush Pediatric Dentistry! We’re proud to be the first pediatric dental practice in the Hinsdale and Downers Grove area to introduce the Soan Sleeper One 5, an advanced, electronic numbing system that’s transforming the way children experience dental care.

This breakthrough technology offers a way to comfortably numb a single tooth in seconds—without the big, intimidating needles or that “fat lip” feeling that can linger for hours. Read on to discover how this innovation is helping your pediatric dentist make visits easier, calmer, and virtually pain-free for kids of all ages.

As of 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1.63 million (or 5.9 %) of middle and high school students use e-cigarettes, also known as vapes. As a parent, it can be difficult to know when and how to have “the talk” with your child about using addictive substances like tobacco. Read on to learn more about why it’s important to have this conversation and the best place to start.

Like most parents, your favorite smile in the world is your baby’s! An important part of taking excellent care of it is understanding how their teeth will erupt and fall out, and what you can do to support good dental habits and health for your child. In baby teeth 101, you’ll learn everything you need to know about their first few years of oral development, including threats to keep an eye out for and what you can do to preserve your favorite contagious smile.

As a parent, nobody tells you all of the little things that you’ll need to know, like what type of toothbrush to get your child when their first tooth grows in or what’s a good age to start them in a local soccer league. Fortunately, your child’s pediatric dentist is a wealth of knowledge and information when it comes to everything having to do with their oral health! Read below to learn more about the ins and outs of brushing your child’s teeth.

Cavities are one of the top oral health problems among kids despite being preventable. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that half of all kids between six and nine years old have had cavities in their baby or permanent teeth. Although the fact that they’re still learning good dental hygiene habits may play a role in cavity development, another factor is their favorite drinks! Everything is better in moderation, but sometimes, it can be difficult for young kids to consume juice, milk, and other delicious beverages in moderation. Read on to learn more about how these popular kids’ drinks can lead to decay.