Pacifiers/Thumb and Finger Sucking

By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Pacifiers and Thumb and Finger Sucking After the age of four, I recommend that you wean your child off of pacifiers, and thumb sucking.  If not, your child could develop grave problems such as bite problems, and crooked and overcrowded teeth. Teething occurs in
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Jaw Disorders/TMD

By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Jaw disorders/TMD The term TMJ (temporomandibular joint) refers to our jaw.  This joint connects the mandible, or lower jaw, to the temporal bones, or side bones on our head.  This highly flexible joint allows for smooth movement of our jaw, enabling us to talk,
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Wisdom Teeth/Impacted Teeth

By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Wisdom Teeth/Impacted Teeth Your child’s “wisdom teeth” are no different from the rest of the teeth except that this set of teeth erupts around the ages of 18-20.  Molars are the third set of teeth, and are called “wisdom teeth” because they do not
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Latex Allergy

By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Latex Allergy Latex is a naturally occurring chemical that has recently been linked to allergic reactions.  An example is allergic reactions to latex gloves.  Latex proteins can cause breathing and dermal problems for people when the latex proteins become airborne.  Some reactions are very
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Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)

By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Teeth Grinding (Bruxism) Bruxism is the clinical term for teeth grinding and it is often viewed as an annoying and harmless habit.  In reality, most children and adults develop bruxism because of unbearable anxiety and stress. Bruxism, also known as teeth grinding, is a
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Oral Cancer

By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Oral Cancer Oral cancer is one of the most lethal caners, and it also has one of the lowest survival rates.  Less than half of all the people who are diagnose with oral cancer are ever fully cured. There are several complications due to
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Sensitive Teeth

By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Sensitive Teeth People who suffer from sensitive teeth feel pain when they drink or eat cold and hot foods, an even breathing in puffs of air can cause pain and discomfort. Causes for sensitive teeth can include an abscessed tooth or an unnoticed cavity. 
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Fluorosis

By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Fluorosis Fluorosis is a medical condition where your body is exposed to high levels of fluoride.  In regular doses of fluoride (such as the regulated amounts in ADA-approved toothpaste and fluoride found in the drinking water system), fluoride is a safe and healthy for
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Dry Mouth

By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Dry Mouth One of the natural defenses of your body is saliva.  Saliva is our body’s natural defense against plaque because it rinses out the bacteria in our mouth, which causes cavities as well as other harmful particles.  The medical term for dry mouth
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Abscessed Tooth

  By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Abscessed Tooth When your tooth becomes infected, it is clinically known as an abscessed tooth.  The main reason for an abscessed tooth is tooth decay.  An abscessed tooth can lead to serious damage including rotting of the pulp, and core of the tooth. 
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