Semi Annual Check-ups
Wednesday, 04 January 2012
By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Semi Annual Check-ups I recommend that you bring your baby to see me by his/her first birthday (usually the first tooth will erupt by age 1). Prevention and early checkups is the key for protecting your baby’s smile now and in the future. It
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Flossing
Wednesday, 04 January 2012
Flossing Flossing is a way of removing debris and bacteria that your toothbrush cannot reach. Floss is a thin cord or string made out of synthetic material that is inserted in between two adjoining teeth. This thin cord is moved up and down in between the teeth to remove food particles and bacteria. Floss removes
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Brushing
Wednesday, 04 January 2012
By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Brushing The most effective method for removing harmful plaque is to brush your teeth. The key is brushing your teeth in a timely manner to prevent the formation of cavity-causing bacteria. These bacteria are found in the food we eat. Removing food debris off
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Cavities: Causes and Prevention
Wednesday, 04 January 2012
By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist What Are Cavities? The food you eat meets bacteria and germs in your mouth. These two things can lead to plaque buildup. I may have talked to you about plaque. Plaque is bacteria or sticky film. Plaque, also known as bacteria, enjoys starches and
Bad Breath
Wednesday, 04 January 2012
By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist What Causes Bad Breath? Food break down in your body usually is the cause for bad breath. When you metabolize your food, there are odors that are produced that travel to your mouth, bloodstream, and pass through your lungs. Doing mouth washes, brushing, and
Dental Eruption
Wednesday, 04 January 2012
By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Permanent Teeth Around the age of 6, the first permanent molars (which are not preceded by primary teeth), begin to erupt. Special care should be given to the structure and position of the first set of molars because it has a significant impact on
What Happens at the First Dental Visit
Wednesday, 04 January 2012
By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Your Child`s First Dental Visit I recommend that you bring your child to visit me around his/her first year of age. In fact you can even bring your child as soon as his/her first tooth has erupted. The first visit is usually an icebreaker
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Comparison of Common Dental Materials- San Diego Pediatric Dentist
Thursday, 17 November 2011
When your child needs dental treatment such as fillings, it is rare that only a single option is available for treatment. The parents’ basic knowledge of the different materials and options in dentistry could benefit the doctor, parent, and ultimately the child. Scripps Pediatric Dentistry routinely educates San Diego parents on their options and this
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Halloween and Oral Health- San Diego Pediatric Dentist
Sunday, 23 October 2011
Winning the Cavity Battle This Halloween So you got your kids’ custom picked out and all plans made to makethis Halloween safe and filled with memories. Here are some oralhealth pointers to help keep those chompers healthy andbeautiful: -Sugars and bacteria are a bad combination- We all have bacteria in our mouths. Some have more
If my child needs sedation, what options do I have?
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
It’s never easy making the decision to have your child sedated for a procedure. It’s important that parents do their homework in advance and develop a comfort level with their child’s provider. I’ve seen it time and time again when a parent has “decided not to decide” and typically caries continue to progress, requiring more
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