Today’s post is for women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Carrying a precious child can not only consume your time, but your attention as well. However, don’t forget your needs and your health during these essential months. It’s important to understand that the multitude of changes your body experiences during pregnancy also […]
Dental Sealant Q & A
Q. What are dental sealants? A. Dental sealants are permanent plastic barriers applied to the biting surfaces of teeth. They prevent cavities by filling in the grooves and fissures where food particles are particularly difficult to remove. Most Encinitas pediatric dentists and family dentists offer sealants to their patients. A. Do sealants significantly reduce tooth […]
Does Your Teen Have Unique Dental Challenges?
When it comes to oral health, adolescence is a pivotal time for Carlsbad youth. On the upside, the last of the permanent teeth come in providing young men and women with their “adult smile.” Good habits can be forged and reinforced. Teeth can be straightened, providing increased confidence when it is often sorely needed. On the […]
Let Your Kids Fight The Evil Cavity-Causing Sorceress
Your child’s smartphone or tablet could be another vital tool to help them establish effective dental hygiene habits. A mobile app called Toothsavers was introduced in 2014 by a coalition of organizations dedicated to public health.
Does Your Child Have An Overbite?
Malocclusions (bite problems) include overbites, underbites and crossbites. Jaw alignment disorders restrict proper chewing, talking, and swallowing. They can also cause teeth to shift around in the mouth. Carlsbad dentistry patients with bite problems are at a greater risk for tooth decay and periodontal disease because bite misalignment often makes it difficult to maintain proper oral hygiene.
Healthy Baby Teeth For Encinitas Toddlers
Though we don’t often think about it, Encinitas children as young as 9 or 10 months of age can be infected with cavity-producing bacteria, which cause cavities and tooth decay. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that almost 20% of children 2 to 5 have untreated cavities, and the percentage rises in children over 6.
