Common Tricky Plaque Spots
If you are looking to find the best dentist in the area for your child, these tips will help you in making a great decision. What questions to ask the pediatric dentist in your area and more.
Clarity Braces
Do you want straighter teeth that can last a lifetime and give you a whole new level of confidence? Clarity braces are the best of both worlds!
Does my kid really need braces?
Does my kid really need braces? Most orthodontists recommend treatment if: Severe Crowding- If teeth are so crowded that chewing can be affected. In more severe cases, recession of gums and impaction of erupting permanent teeth may happen. Crossbite/Underbite- This is where the upper and lower teeth have jumped the fence and make contact with […]
What to do for a Dental Trauma Injury
What to do for a Dental Trauma Injury The risk of a dental trauma injury is higher, as we head into spring and the warmer months of summer. Up to 90% of all dental trauma injuries involve the maxillary incisors. Which include your two front teeth, the most visible teeth in the mouth. The most […]
When should my child have their first dental appointment
When should my child have their first dental appointment? A child’s first dental appointment should happen by the time they’re 6 months old or by the appearance of the first tooth, per guideline. I meet many parents, in my office, who are surprised by this recommendation for their child’s first dental appointment. Very often they […]
Poor Oral Health Linked to Bad Grades
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 15 (UPI) — Poor oral health, cavities and tooth pain can put children at a serious disadvantage in school, resulting in lower grades, U.S. researchers say. Roseann Mulligan of the Ostrow School of Dentistry at the University of Southern California, and colleagues examined nearly 1,500 socioeconomically disadvantaged elementary and high school children […]
Use of antibiotics in children with dental decay- San Diego Pediatric Dentist
For decades, antibiotics have greatly benefited the medical community’s efforts to fight bacterial infections. However, we now face a new challenge with bacteria becoming resistant to this treatment modality as a consequence of widespread (and often unnecessary) use. Providers are now learning to be more prudent in appropriate prescription of these drugs. Here’s some things […]
Choosing a Toothbrush
Never before has there been such a dizzying array of toothbrushes on the market. Consumers are inundated with new designs, materials, attachments, and colors. Whatever toothbrush design you choose, the most important thing is that you use the toothbrush-at least two or three times a day. Toothbrushes accomplish one major purpose: removing plaque. A good […]
Bridges
Bridges are natural-looking dental appliances that can replace a section of missing teeth. Because they are custom-made, bridges are barely noticeable and can restore the natural contour of teeth as well as the proper bite relationship between upper and lower teeth. Bridges are sometimes referred to as fixed partial dentures, because they are semi-permanent and […]
Pregnancy and Oral Health from a San Diego Pediatric Dentist Perspective
Pro-active Expecting mothers in San Diego ask us about considerations in oral health and pregnancy. There is a great deal to discuss. We recommend that if you are pregnant you see your general or pediatric dentist and consider the following: — Oral health education: Early intervention and counseling during the perinatal period from all health […]