I’ve been digging into AI dental apps that parents are using for their children, and what I found is both impressive and concerning. Let’s cut through the marketing hype and look at what these apps actually do—and whether you should trust them with your child’s oral health. What AI Dental Apps Actually Promise Parents Right … Read more
I’ll tell you exactly what caught my attention when researching this topic: AI can now predict how your child will behave at the dentist with 87.5% accuracy. That’s not a guess. That’s science. But here’s where it gets interesting—and a bit unsettling. What Does AI Actually “See” in Your Child? Researchers trained a Random Forest machine … Read more
Here’s what I found when I dug into ChatGPT’s performance with kids’ dental problems—and it’s not pretty. Parents are turning to AI for medical advice more than ever. One mum I read about used ChatGPT to diagnose her son’s chronic pain after 17 doctors couldn’t figure it out. Sounds brilliant, right? But here’s the kicker: … Read more
My mate Sarah lives two hours from the nearest paediatric dentist. Last spring, her six-year-old had a toothache, and she nearly broke down trying to figure out logistics—should she miss work? Pull him out of school? Drive four hours round-trip for what might be a quick look? Then her school nurse mentioned teledentistry. Fast forward … Read more
I’m not here to sugarcoat it – dental caries (cavities) are still the most common chronic disease in children, even now. Walk into any paediatric clinic, and you’ll hear worried parents and anxious kids. But here’s what’s changed: Silver Diamine Fluoride, or SDF, is flipping the script on how we treat tooth decay for children, … Read more
I’ve seen the headline everywhere—“Are social media dental trends ruining kids’ teeth ?” Let’s get straight to the point: Yes, these viral hacks are creating a dental disaster for teens and children across the UK and US. Every sentence here matters. No fluff, no jargon—just what you need to know if you’re a parent, dentist, … Read more
Let’s be real—almost every parent knows a child who’s scared of the dentist. Sometimes it’s the sound of the drill, sometimes it’s the unfamiliar faces, or maybe even just the smell of the dental office. This anxiety isn’t rare: roughly one in three American kids worries about dental appointments. When those nerves win, kids might … Read more
Man, nothing makes your heart sink quite like hearing “you need a filling” at the dentist, right? I’ve been there—suddenly you’re wondering if you’ll have to choose between fixing your tooth and paying rent. After helping friends navigate this exact situation and digging into what dental pros actually charge, I figured I’d share what I’ve … Read more
Key Takeaways: What You Need to Know After weeks of research into the costs of pediatric dental care without insurance, here’s the bottom line: A routine check-up (exam, cleaning, and X-rays) for a child can cost anywhere from $180 to $460 out-of-pocket. Major procedures like a root canal or crown can easily exceed $1,000 to … Read more
Imagine your little one wiggling a loose tooth, eyes wide with excitement—or maybe a touch of nerves. “Mom, when’s it gonna fall out?” they ask. If that scene sounds familiar, you’ve probably wondered: when do kids start losing their teeth? It’s a rite of passage every parent watches for, from that first wobbly incisor to … Read more