If your child is anxious about seeing a dentist, you may want to ask your pediatric dentist about using laughing gas during their exam or procedure. What is laughing gas? It is a gas known as nitrous oxide that can help keep your child relaxed and calm while getting dental work done. Read on to…
When it comes to selecting your child’s dental health care home, it pays to be picky. That’s because not all dentists are equally prepared to treat children specifically. In this issue, the San Diego child dentist experts at ABC Children’s Dentistry will explain why it’s vital to select a pediatric dentist over a general practice…
We’ve written previously about why fluoride – a completely natural mineral – is so important for the healthy teeth in children and adults. In addition to fluoride being found in most kinds of toothpaste and in the California water supply, another method for making sure you and your child have a healthy dose of fluoride…
As children transition into teen years, a host of new dental concerns becomes more prominent. In this issue, the San Diego child dentist experts at ABC Children’s Dentistry will help parents anticipate and understand new oral health challenges that are more prone to teens.
While just about anyone can expect to experience canker sores, reports tell us they are more common in teens and young adults. In this issue, the San Diego child dentist experts at ABC Children’s Dentistry will go in-depth about canker sores, what they are, what causes them, and share tips for treatment.
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. How is milk good teeth and…
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.
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…
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…
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…