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.
A baby’s first tooth can trigger a rush of excitement in parents who have grown accustomed to their child’s drooling. While baby teeth may be small, it’s crucial that you take good care of them. In this issue, the San Diego child dentistry experts with ABC Children’s Dentistry will provide you with the information you…
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…
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.
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.
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…
Using a toothbrush at least twice daily is an essential path to good oral health. It helps to prevent tooth decay, gum disease and tooth loss. However, what do you do with your old brush after buying a new one? You may be surprised at the number of incredible uses for old toothbrushes. We’ll talk…
If you or someone in your family relies on energy drinks for an extra boost, it’s time to get out of that habit. According to a study published in General Dentistry and reported on National Public Radio (NPR), energy drinks are “significantly more capable” than sports drinks and sodas of causing irreversible tooth damage.
While white teeth are generally a good sign of healthy teeth, white spots can be an indicator that there are some problems going on. In this issue, we’ll talk about what could be causing white spots to appear on your child’s teeth and what should be done about it.
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…