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Does Your Child Have Frequent Sore Throats?

Dental Health, Dental Hygiene, Pediatric Dentistry

In decades past, doctors performed more tonsillectomies on youngsters. If you were a child with frequent sore throats, "getting your tonsils out" was a rite of passage. A tonsillectomy was once a common procedure to treat infection and…

Are Oral Rinses Necessary For Kids' Dental Health?

Dental Hygiene, Pediatric Dentistry, Prevent Tooth Decay

Despite parents' best efforts at keeping kids’ teeth healthy, Dr. B Pediatric Dentistry Dr. Adolfo J Barrera, DDS treats decay in young patients often. Brushing may not be enough Most of these little ones report that they brush their teeth…

Keep Active Smiles Healthy

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It's hard to enjoy sports if you have dental problems.Despite many athletes being health-conscious, there is a concerning rate of tooth woes among athletes of all ages.Let's consider two alarming studies. 40% of athletes reported oral…

Do You Have A Thumbsucking Toddler?

1st Dental Visit, Dental Hygiene, Pediatric Dentistry

For years, Campbell parents have been warned that thumb-sucking can cause future dental issues for their thumb-loving toddlers. At Dr. B Pediatric Dentistry – Dr. Adolfo J Barrera, DDS, in the greater San Jose area, we have done the research…

Childhood Tooth Decay is Widespread in California. But it Doesn't Have To Be.

Dental Hygiene, Pediatric Dentistry, Prevent Tooth Decay

Prevent Childhood Tooth Decay Our society has successfully eradicated many childhood diseases, but tooth decay is still far to common.This is from the CDC: Cavities (also known as caries or tooth decay) are one of the most common chronic…

The Five Stages of a Cavity

Dental Health, Dental Hygiene, Pediatric Dentistry

You may have heard that once tooth enamel is eroded, it's gone forever. This is partially true, but in the earliest stage of enamel erosion, a cavity can be reversed. Reverse a cavity before it needs a filling If you can prevent cavities in…

Should I Get My Child An Electric Toothbrush?

Dental Health, Dental Hygiene, Pediatric Dentistry

Is it a battle to get your child to brush their teeth? An electric toothbrush can help.If used correctly, an electric toothbrush cleans teeth as well as a manual brush. Both brushes remove food fragments. This, in turn, prevents decay. Should…

How To Brush Teeth With Braces

Dental Health, Dental Hygiene, Pediatric Dentistry

Does your son or daughter have braces?It's more inconvenient to keep your teeth clean if you wear braces. There are numerous places bits of food can hide. It's challenging to get toothbrush bristles in all those nooks and crannies. Food…

Does Your Teen Feel Wisdom Teeth Coming In?

Dental Health, Dental Hygiene, Pediatric Dentistry

65 percent of individuals who detect wisdom teeth notice them in their late teens or early twenties.At Dr. B Pediatric Dentistry Dr. Adolfo J Barrera, DDS, we help our teen patients with their wisdom teeth issues. Why are wisdom…

Does Your Child Have Frequent Sore Throats?

Are Oral Rinses Necessary For Kids' Dental Health?

Keep Active Smiles Healthy

Do You Have A Thumbsucking Toddler?

Childhood Tooth Decay is Widespread in California. But it Doesn't Have To Be.

The Five Stages of a Cavity

Should I Get My Child An Electric Toothbrush?

How To Brush Teeth With Braces

Does Your Teen Feel Wisdom Teeth Coming In?

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