Did you know that the history of dentistry goes all the way back to ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome? While dental care has a long history that takes it to the modern day, pediatric dentistry is a much newer subject. Specialized dental treatments and services for children didn’t become relevant until the 1900s! Even so, it too has come a long way in improving the lives and smiles of children around the world. Let’s take a closer look at the incredible history of pediatric dentistry and why it matters for your child today.

As a parent, you already know that life doesn’t always go as planned sometimes. So what happens when your child’s highly-anticipated permanent teeth start to come in before their baby teeth have come out? Seeing two rows of teeth in your little one’s smile may be alarming at first, but it’s usually nothing to worry about. This phenomenon is called “shark teeth” since sharks also get rows of teeth. Read on as we take a closer look at this unique condition and what you should do if your child develops it.