Bridges

Bridges are natural-looking dental appliances that can replace a section of missing teeth. Because they are custom-made, bridges are barely noticeable and can restore the natural contour of teeth as well as the proper bite relationship between upper and lower teeth. Bridges are sometimes referred to as fixed partial dentures, because they are semi-permanent and
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Pregnancy and Oral Health from a San Diego Pediatric Dentist Perspective

Pro-active Expecting mothers in San Diego ask us about considerations in oral health and pregnancy. There is a great deal to discuss. We recommend that if you are pregnant you see your general or pediatric dentist and consider the following: — Oral health education: Early intervention and counseling during the perinatal period from all health
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FDA Warning about Kids Toothbrush- San Diego Pediatric Dentist

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to parents, caregivers, consumers, and dental care professionals about reports of serious injuries and potential hazards associated with the use of all models of the Spinbrush, San Diego Pediatric Dentist offers free replacement option.
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Problems with Braces and Retainers

By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Problems with Braces and Retainers Sometimes, the wiring in braces causes irritation for your child.  I recommend that you wrap the end of the wire with a small piece f beeswax, gauze or cotton ball, until you can come and visit me in my
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Trapped Debris

By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Trapped Debris/Objects Between Teeth Sometimes, particles and debris will get stuck in between your child’s teeth.  I recommend that you floss your child’s teeth with care, making sure not to cut the gums.  If there is trapped debris that will not come off with
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General Information About Braces

By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist All About Braces Although it is more commonly known for braces, the field of orthodontics is a special discipline of dentistry that focuses on improving your child’s smile, and oral health by re-aligning the teeth and jaw of your child. With the fast advancement
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Comfort at the Dentist

By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Will It Hurt to Go to the Dentist? I can assure you that most of your child’s visits to my office will be pleasant. In fact, children who visit my office often have a pleasant experience.  The key is helping your child maintain strong
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Space Maintainers

By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Space maintainers Space maintainers are places where your child’s tooth has fallen out.  There are many reasons for tooth loss including injury and decay.  This vacancy can cause a shift in teeth alignment because a new erupting tooth can fill in an incorrect vacant
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Numbing: Anesthesia, Sedatives, and Pain Medications

By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Numbing Your Mouth I will use an anesthetic to numb your child’s mouth to pull out a tooth, or to take out a cavity. I will rub a cotton ball dipped in a “local anesthetic” on your child’s gums on the area where I
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Orthodontic Overview and Common Conditions

By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Orthodontics Overview Orthodontics is a specialized field of dentistry that deals with the correcting teeth alignment to better the overall oral health and facial structure of your child. Here is a list of ways which orthodontic treatment will help your child. Improves some speech
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