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Are Whitening Strips Good For Your Child’s Teeth?

July 06, 2018 ABC Children's Dentistry

If your child’s teeth are looking a bit more yellow or stained, you may be tempted to try whitening them. While adults often nothing about applying products like whitening strips or whitening toothpaste, you need to think twice before doing the same with your child’s teeth. We’ll talk about it in this issue.

You’ll Never Guess Which Fruits Can Destroy Your Tooth Enamel

June 29, 2018 ABC Children's Dentistry

Fruit is a key ingredient to just about guide to eating healthy, and what’s not to like about fruit? From the sweet taste and juice to the high content of vitamin C, fresh fruit can be very beneficial to our overall health. As with most things in life, however, there is a catch – even … Continue reading "You’ll Never Guess Which Fruits Can Destroy Your Tooth Enamel"

4 Ways For Maintaining Oral Hygiene During Your Child’s Summer Break

May 25, 2018 ABC Children's Dentistry

The school year will be ending soon. In fact, the last day for classes here in San Diego is Friday, July 20. For many families, summertime means that schedules will soon turn topsy-turvy with vacations and weeklong all-day playtimes for the kids. Because summertime fun can get in the way of daily routines, in this … Continue reading "4 Ways For Maintaining Oral Hygiene During Your Child’s Summer Break"

Find Out How to Recognize Signs of Teething

May 12, 2018 ABC Children's Dentistry

A baby’s toothless grin can be adorable, but the baby teeth (primary teeth) are lurking just beneath the surface and can become visible practically any time before or after your child’s first birthday. Teething, the first sign that your child’s baby teeth are about to come in, can directly lead to a host of mood … Continue reading "Find Out How to Recognize Signs of Teething"

Find Out What Type of Gum Your Child Should Be Chewing

April 20, 2018 ABC Children's Dentistry

If you allow your child to chew gum, we have a few suggestions to pass along to you. In this article, we’ll talk about how old your child should be before chewing gum and the types of gum that are best for your child’s teeth.

Why Your Child Should Not Be Using Tobacco

March 16, 2018 ABC Children's Dentistry

Despite repeated warnings, about 8 of every 100 (8%) high school students and 2 of every middle school students (2.2%) admit to smoking cigarettes in the past 30 days. That’s according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The data also reveals that about 6 of every 100 high school students (5.8%) said they … Continue reading "Why Your Child Should Not Be Using Tobacco"

What To Do If Your Child Loses A Tooth

February 16, 2018 ABC Children's Dentistry

It’s seemingly a right of passage – both for the parent and the child – when the little one has a tooth knocked out. Would you know what to do? We’ll talk about it in this issue.

Here’s What To Know If Your Child Wants An Oral Piercing

December 29, 2017 ABC Children's Dentistry

Each generation seems to adopt new ways of expressing themselves, and oral piercings appear to be the latest rage among today’s teenagers to announce their individuality. When it comes to piercing parts of the mouth (tongue, cheek, and lip), parents need to be concerned about the potential physical damage that it can cause. In this … Continue reading "Here’s What To Know If Your Child Wants An Oral Piercing"

There’s a Right Way To Care For Your Child’s Toothbrush

December 15, 2017 ABC Children's Dentistry

Regular – and proper – toothbrushing plays a vital role in your child’s oral health, especially in the prevention against gingivitis. That’s why it is essential that you help your child take care of his or her toothbrush. In this issue, we’ll tell you how.

Is Bottled Water Good For Your Child?

December 08, 2017 ABC Children's Dentistry

If you and family regularly drink bottled water rather than the tap version, you may be experiencing an increase risk in tooth decay by missing out on much needed fluoride. In this issue, we’ll talk about what’s going on.

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