ABC Children's Dentistry San Diego Blog

How Misalignment of Teeth Can Impact Your Child’s Health

November 30, 2018 ABC Children's Dentistry

The American Dental Association confirms that most abnormal tooth placements – or bites – typically make themselves known between the ages of 6 and 12. But if you think that the misalignment of your child’s teeth is merely a cosmetic problem, it’s time to think again. In this issue, the child dentistry experts with ABC … Continue reading "How Misalignment of Teeth Can Impact Your Child’s Health"

Are Poor Oral Health and Poor School Grades Connected?

November 23, 2018 ABC Children's Dentistry

With the 2018-2019 school year now in full gear, it’s important to remind parents about the correlation between poor oral health and lower grades. In this issue, the San Diego child dentist experts with ABC Children’s Dentistry will share findings from a study that confirmed the importance of healthy teeth and gums, especially for students … Continue reading "Are Poor Oral Health and Poor School Grades Connected?"

Is Your Child a Teeth Grinder?

November 09, 2018 ABC Children's Dentistry

It can be jarring for parents to hear the sounds of grinding teeth from their toddler. However, is this something that demands immediate action? In this issue, the San Diego child dentistry experts with ABC Child Dentistry will share information on when it’s time to be alarmed by your child’s teeth grinding.

Prevent Halloween From Being a Frightful Time For Your Child’s Teeth

October 26, 2018 ABC Children's Dentistry

With Halloween right around the corner, many children are excited about going house-to-house, and trick-or-treating for candy. While excessive exposure to the sugars found in many candies can lead directly to cavities, there are ways to make the post-Halloween dental check-up less frightful. In this article, the San Diego child dentist experts with ABC Children’s … Continue reading "Prevent Halloween From Being a Frightful Time For Your Child’s Teeth"

4 Reasons to Stop Biting Your Nails

October 19, 2018 ABC Children's Dentistry

While it’s difficult to find good data about why some of us never grow out of the habit of biting our nails, there’s plenty of good reasons to stop doing it. In this issue, the San Diego child dentist experts at ABC Child Dentistry will tell you all the bad that can come from biting … Continue reading "4 Reasons to Stop Biting Your Nails"

Is Milk Really Good for Bones and Teeth?

October 06, 2018 ABC Children's Dentistry

Milk is seemingly synonymous with building strong and healthy bones and teeth. But is there any truth to the claim? In this issue, the San Diego child dentistry experts with ABC Children’s Dentistry will share insightful information about how and why the claimed benefits of drinking milk are true.

What Emma Stone Says About Continued Thumbsucking Did To Her Teeth

September 07, 2018 ABC Children's Dentistry

In a recent entry, we spoke of the good and bad of thumbsucking. Speaking with W magazine, Hollywood megastar Emma Stone revealed much of the bad part of thumb sucking. In this issue, the San Diego child dentist experts with ABC Children’s Dentistry will share details from Stone’s interview about how prolonged thumbsucking affected her … Continue reading "What Emma Stone Says About Continued Thumbsucking Did To Her Teeth"

3 Tips for Your Child’s Back-to-School Oral Health

August 03, 2018 ABC Children's Dentistry

The new school year begins late this month for most San Diego children. As you prepare with new school supplies and clothes, it’s vital to keep your child’s oral health in mind. In this issue, the San Diego child dentist experts at ABC Children’s Dentistry will share important tips for making sure your child stays … Continue reading "3 Tips for Your Child’s Back-to-School Oral Health"

Find Out How Vitamin D Prevents Tooth Decay

July 20, 2018 ABC Children's Dentistry

We’ve shared tips recently about foods and drinks that can be harmful to your child’s teeth. In this issue, however, the San Diego pediatric dentists at ABC Children’s Dentistry will offer exciting news about the powerful role vitamin D can play in preventing tooth decay.

Here’s the Lowdown on Charcoal Toothpaste

July 13, 2018 ABC Children's Dentistry

In a recent issue, the San Diego pediatric dentists at ABC Children’s Dentistry talked about the risks associated with using whitening strips on your child’s teeth. The overriding concern is to wait until your child is 18 before using whitening strip, so that your child’s tooth enamel is fully calcified. In this issue, we’ll talk … Continue reading "Here’s the Lowdown on Charcoal Toothpaste"

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