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Let’s Trend Towards Better Oral Health
Let’s Trend Towards Better Oral Health

Children's Dentistry

Let’s Trend Towards Better Oral Health

Tooth decay is declining in everyone except among preschoolers. What can you do to give your kids a better future? Before the first tooth comes in, wipe baby's mouth clean with a damp washcloth. Once a tooth emerges, use a soft toothbrush twice daily for about 3 minutes. Kids are old enough to brush their own teeth when they can write their own name (which displays the dexterity required for brushing). Flossing begins when teeth grow to touch each other. Try flavored floss, and [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-02-19T08:00:33-08:00February 19, 2019|Children's Dentistry|

Your Child’s Dental Safety
Your Child’s Dental Safety

Children's Dentistry

Your Child’s Dental Safety

Child Safety is No Accident From their first crawl, children are prone to accidents. Dental injuries may be more common during those early adventuresome years, but the risk to teeth doesn't diminish as children grow older. The best way to avoid dental injuries is to anticipate them and take precautions. Here are some guidelines that may help parents, grandparents, teachers, and childcare providers prevent dental injuries to children: Protect children from falls which can lead to dental injuries. Put safety gates across stairways to [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-01-29T08:00:20-08:00January 29, 2019|Children's Dentistry|

Kids Can Get Gum Disease Too
Kids Can Get Gum Disease Too

Children's Dentistry

Kids Can Get Gum Disease Too

It would be comforting to think that gum disease afflicted only adults. But adolescents and even pre-adolescents are especially at risk for what is often called Localized Juvenile Periodontitis (LJP). We usually think of periodontal disease as a result of plaque and calculus build-up. But the real culprit is bacteria that can spread from site to site in the mouth and even from person to person. You can even "catch" it yourself. What are the Symptoms? Symptoms can range from sore, bleeding gums to [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2018-11-13T08:00:57-08:00November 13, 2018|Children's Dentistry|

The Battle of the Thumb
The Battle of the Thumb

Children's Dentistry

The Battle of the Thumb

What's Wrong with Sucking Your Thumb? Most parents of preschoolers are engaged in the "battle of the thumb." The thumb usually wins hands down. Continuous pressure on teeth from sucking can affect bone growth or even change the shape of the roof of the mouth. Upper teeth are sometimes pushed out while bottom teeth are pushed in. Speech and swallowing may also be affected. What's a parent to do? Generally, a positive approach is the best defense in helping your child conquer the habit. [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2018-09-25T00:00:19-07:00September 25, 2018|Children's Dentistry|

Your Kids & Their Teeth
Your Kids & Their Teeth

Children's Dentistry

Your Kids & Their Teeth

As modern dentistry continues to improve, children can expect entirely different dental experiences than Mom and Dad remember from childhood. Fluorides and sealants have virtually eliminated rampant decay problems. For kids nowadays, dental care is be a piece of cake. Baby teeth do grown-up duty Primary teeth work hard. Those 20 teeth pave the way for permanent teeth. If they're lost prematurely, replacement teeth can crop up in unexpected—and unhealthy—places. Keep every tooth you can in that young noggin. Accidents Happen Despite parent's best [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2018-08-21T00:00:43-07:00August 21, 2018|Children's Dentistry|

Preventing Cavities in Your Baby’s Teeth
Preventing Cavities in Your Baby’s Teeth

Children's Dentistry

Preventing Cavities in Your Baby’s Teeth

Eating & Drinking Don't let it continue throughout the day. Limit to 4 or 5 periods. This especially includes apple juice, raisins. Residual fruit sugars easily damage baby teeth. Restricting unlimited contact between food and teeth is the most important factor in preventing cavities! Brushing Remember: thorough brushing is more important than frequent brushing. Thorough flossing is just as important. Most kids under 7 are going to need assistance. Regular hygiene is the second most important factor in preventing cavities! Fluoridation Important for teeth [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2018-04-10T08:00:42-07:00April 10, 2018|Children's Dentistry|

Can a Musical Instrument Affect Teeth?
Can a Musical Instrument Affect Teeth?

Children's Dentistry

Can a Musical Instrument Affect Teeth?

Ever think of asking your dentist which musical instrument you should play? Few people do. But especially for young people, an early dental analysis–before selecting a musical instrument–can be important. Surprisingly, some instruments–woodwind or brass–can actually help some children who have an overbite problem. Yet, the same instrument can make the problem worse in another child. Each case must be judged individually. Consider Michael who wants to play a saxophone in the school band. His parents think it's time for braces, but Michael wonders [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2017-08-15T00:00:07-07:00August 15, 2017|Children's Dentistry|

Are First Teeth Just Born to Lose?
Are First Teeth Just Born to Lose?

Children's Dentistry

Are First Teeth Just Born to Lose?

Kids' teeth—paying special attention to them lays a firm foundation for a lifetime of healthy teeth. They're milestones in your child's development, those first teeth. You mark the date in the baby book when the first baby tooth works its way through the gum. You record the day when that first loose tooth lets go, leaving an oh-so-cute gap in the grin and a bit of cash beneath the pillow. But you can't ignore the care of baby teeth on the grounds that when [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2017-07-25T00:00:22-07:00July 25, 2017|Children's Dentistry|

What Did You Say?
What Did You Say?

Children's Dentistry

What Did You Say?

We've all heard young children speak "baby talk." Sometimes it can sound endearing—or it may be a speech defect. In early infancy, babies begin to make vowel sounds, usually mastered by age three. Consonant sounds are more difficult and come a little later on. By the eighth birthday, most children can pronounce all consonants and are 100% intelligible. But some children have more difficulty with speech and may need help learning. Lisping—The most common speech defect is lisping, which is relatively easy to correct. [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2017-01-24T00:00:06-08:00January 24, 2017|Children's Dentistry|

Baby Pacifier Pros and Cons
Baby Pacifier Pros and Cons

Children's Dentistry

Baby Pacifier Pros and Cons

Is putting baby to bed with a pacifier the way to Sleep Heaven? Or the start of a dangerous habit? Moms, doctors, even dentists have passionate opinions on both sides. As usual, the truth lies pretty much in between. A study published in a recent issue of General Dentistry indicates that babies sleeping with pacifiers are less likely to suffer from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) than those who don't. It's believed the pacifier allows baby to awaken from the kind of extremely deep [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2016-11-08T00:00:38-08:00November 8, 2016|Children's Dentistry|

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