Tooth Trauma Guide
Friday, 12 April 2019
- Published in Dental Trauma, Emergencies, Pain Management
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What to do for a Dental Trauma Injury
Friday, 30 March 2018
- Published in Dental Trauma, Dr. J's Blog, Emergencies
Use of antibiotics in children with dental decay- San Diego Pediatric Dentist
Friday, 07 September 2012
For decades, antibiotics have greatly benefited the medical community’s efforts to fight bacterial infections. However, we now face a new challenge with bacteria becoming resistant to this treatment modality as a consequence of widespread (and often unnecessary) use. Providers are now learning to be more prudent in appropriate prescription of these drugs. Here’s some things
- Published in Dental Problems, Dental Trauma, Dr. J's Blog, Emergencies, Oral Health Topics, Uncategorized
Tooth Fracture/Knocked Out Tooth
Thursday, 05 January 2012
By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Broken, Fractured, Displaced Tooth Dental emergencies can happen at any moment. If your child is injured and looses a tooth, it is imperative to stay calm. Call my office immediately to assess whether the tooth is a primary or permanent tooth. Permanent teeth should
- Published in Dental Trauma, Dr. J's Blog, Emergencies, Uncategorized
Dental Emergencies
Thursday, 05 January 2012
By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Emergency Care It is important to keep calm in emergency situations such as having your child knocking out a tooth or biting his/her tongue. It is imperative to maintain calm in these dental emergencies and to also learn preventive measures for unnecessary dental restoration
- Published in Dr. J's Blog, Emergencies, Uncategorized
Jaw Disorders/TMD
Thursday, 05 January 2012
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,
- Published in Dr. J's Blog, Emergencies, Oral Health Topics, Uncategorized
Trapped Debris/Objects Between Teeth
Thursday, 03 March 2011
Try gently removing the debris with dental floss. Be careful not to cut your child’s gums. Never use a sharp instrument, such as a needle or pin, to remove any object that is stuck between teeth. If you can’t dislodge the object using dental floss, contact our office.
- Published in Dr. J's Blog, Emergencies, Uncategorized
Toothaches
Thursday, 03 March 2011
It is important to get an evaluation from one of our dentists as soon as possible if your child has intraoral pain. Please call our office ahead of time so we may reserve the most effient appointment time for you. If ignored, dental pain may lead to larger problems in some cases. If your child
- Published in Dr. J's Blog, Emergencies, Uncategorized
Sports Injuries
Thursday, 03 March 2011
What do the following have in common? A bat A ball A knee or elbow A hard surface, such as the ground or the bottom of a swimming pool They all are things that could easily come into contact with your child’s mouth when participating in sports. And they all have the potential for damaging
- Published in Dr. J's Blog, Emergencies, Uncategorized