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Dental Topics

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WHAT MAKES PEDIATRIC DENTISTS SO DIFFERENT?

  • If your child sees a Pediatrician, should they be seeing a Pediatric Dentist?
  • What is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist?
  • When Should My Child Start Seeing a Pediatric Dentist?

BABY TEETH 101:

  • Why are baby teeth so important if they are going to fall out?
  • When do my child’s teeth erupt?
  • What is Baby Bottle Tooth Decay (Bottle Rot)?
  • Are sippy cups okay?
  • What to do about thumb sucking?

SPECIAL NEEDS CARE:

  • Special Needs Care

KEEP THE SUGAR BUGS OUT!

  • How Do I Prevent Cavities?
  • When to start brushing my child’s teeth?
  • When can children brush by themselves?
  • When should my child brush with fluoride toothpaste?
  • When is it time to start flossing?
  • What causes a cavity?
  • What are some good foods and snacks?
  • Xylitol – Reducing Cavities
  • Fluoride

DIGITAL X-RAYS

  • Why does my child need an X-ray if they’ve never had a cavity?
  • Are digital x-rays safe?

CHILD’S FIRST VISIT: HOW YOU CAN HELP?

  • My Child’s Visit: How Can I Help?
  • Let us prepare your child
  • We use age appropriate terms to describe our procedures.
  • If your child is having dental work done, please be a “silent observer”.

WHAT ABOUT THE TEENS?

  • What Is The Best Time For Orthodontic Treatment?
  • Mouth Guards: Play it safe

SLEEP APNEA:

  • What should parents look for?
  • What is sleep apnea?
  • What can happen with sleep apnea?
  • How is sleep apnea treated?

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7720 Rancho Santa Fe Rd #215
Carlsbad, CA 92009

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Tuesday 8am to 5pm
Wednesday 8am to 5pm
Thursday 8am to 5pm
Friday 8am to 5pm
Saturday 8am to 5pm
Sunday 8am to 5pm

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