BLACK TEETH, STAINED TEETH
Staining can come in shapes and sizes. Dr. Hall often gets asked about these stains from concerned parents. Luckily, this is not a cavity stain but rather chromogenic staining or iron staining....
“SHARK TEETH” OR “DOUBLE ROW OF TEETH”
Does your child have "shark teeth" or a "double row" of teeth? DON'T FRET!! You may notice that your child's lower front teeth are growing behind their baby teeth. Whilst this may give you...
New Location: EPPING
Dr. Charmaine Hall is exciting to announce that she will work from a new office space in Epping, located at Suite 3, Ground Floor, 230 Cooper Street, Epping, VIC, starting February 2024!!
Silver crown v’s white crown to restore a baby molar
Dr. Charmaine can offer "tried and true" and "state of the art." Sometimes the materials that have been used for decades are the best option for your child, and that is what stainless steel has to...
Does your child get over-stimulated at the dentist? Ways to help a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Sensory processing disorder at the dentist.
As paediatric dentists we have a lot of tools in our back pocket to help our patients have the best experience possible. A sensory-adapted dental environment (SADE) is used to help patients with...
Happy Gas
AKA Laughing Gas, AKA Nitrous oxide Nitrous oxide is an amazing tool for reducing dental anxiety but it also has many other benefits that make it wonderful for dental patients.The best part is that...
Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH)
You may hear your child's dentist refer to hypomineralization, hypoplasia, "weak enamel" or "chalky enamel" on some of their teeth. Dr. Charmaine sees this often and can discuss with you how to...
Fissure sealants
Fissure sealants are a great preventive measure we can take to avoid cavities in the deep grooves of the back molars. These grooves are the most common site for cavities to form, especially in...
Flossing baby teeth
Flossing baby teeth is just as important as flossing adult teeth! When you don't floss, you miss cleaning roughly 35% of the tooth's surface. To help prevent the cavities or holes in between the...
Check out this fun fact!
Hopefully the Narwhal keeps their tooth brushed and flossed! That would be one big filling!! (Another fun fact: Dr. Charmaine didn't know narwhals were real until 3 years ago LOL!!)
How do you check your kids brushing?
Plaque disclosing tablets are a great way to show where you or your child might be missing with the toothbrush. Simply chew a tablet prior to brushing - it will stain the plaque so it is really...
Why does a Children’s Dentist recommend x-rays?
X-rays can see more than what we can see with our own eyes!! That is why they are an important diagnostic tool that we use at your child's dental visit! We want to make sure we catch small cavities...
REMINDER: REPLACE YOUR TOOTHBRUSH EVERY 3 MONTHS!
When those bristles on your toothbrush start to fray that means it's time to get a new brush! Dr. Hall recommends replacing your toothbrush every 3 months or after an illness! This helps with...
SIX YEAR OLD MOLARS: TEETHING AGAIN!!
LET's talk 6 year old molars!! These permanent teeth are called 6 year old molars because they typically come in around 6 year old - although the age range for normal eruption can be anywhere from...
WHAT SETS US APART?
CHILDREN'S DENTIST V'S GENERAL DENTIST WHY SEE A CHILDREN'S DENTIST We see newborn and infants!! Oral health starts from the beginning. Whether its a tooth that erupted around before or soon after...
Why is it important that children have good oral health?
Children with good oral health are more likely to: Get good grades and miss fewer days of school Have self-confidence that they will carry for the rest of their lives Have a decreased chance of...
Nitrous Oxide – a Children’s Dentist best friend!
Nitrous oxide sedation is completely safe for most children as a form of conscious sedation. Nitrous oxide is inhaled through a small mask that fits comfortable over a child's nose. Nitrous oxide is...
Spit, Don’t Rinse your Toothpaste!!
Spit your toothpaste after brushing instead of rinsing your mouth out. Did you know toothpaste has benefits even after brushing our teeth? If you rinse with water immediately after brushing...
“Baby Bottle” tooth decay
Many people are surprised to hear that babies can get cavities too!! Severe Early Childhood Caries (SECC), also known as Baby Bottle Decay can happen to children from the moment a tooth erupts into...
Tips for brushing your toddlers teeth
Use a small smear of toothpaste (half the size of a pea) Stand behind them and let them watch in the mirror. It helps them know that you are in control and also makes them feel secure. Sing a...
Prevention: How to prevent small cavities from getting bigger?
When cavities start they are are in the outer enamel surface of the tooth. We can prevent those cavities from getting bigger or even stop them in their tracks!! How? Amazing oral hygiene. Brushing...
What is a Paediatric Dentist?
AKA a Children's Dentist Specialist Dr. Charmaine Hall is a Specialist Children's Dentist, otherwise known as a Paediatric Dentist. A Children's Dental Specialist has done 3 additional years of...
Is my Baby Teething?
There are many signs that you baby is could be teething, ranging from excessive fussiness to drooling and to low grade fever. In summary, you many notice the following changes in your child:...