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 young children, there’s a better chance that their teeth can stay […]
Should I Get My Child An Electric Toothbrush?
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 I get my son or daughter an electric toothbrush? If your child is […]
How To Brush Teeth With Braces
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 bits turn to bacteria The brackets and wires on braces create places where harmful […]
Does Your Teen Feel Wisdom Teeth Coming In?
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 teeth often extracted? There are several reasons… 1. Wisdom teeth can damage adjacent teeth […]
Energy Drink Warning For Campbell Kids (And Parents!)
Today’s topic is energy drinks and the weakening they can cause to your teeth. We are seeing more and more teens and adults with tooth enamel erosion caused by frequent consumption of sports drinks. Most of these people take good care of their teeth, brush, and floss, and come into Dr. B Pediatric Dentistry […]
Are Childhood Cavities Inevitable?
Campbell parents who want their children to develop healthy habits know that they need to set the example. The “Do as I say, not as I do,” approach does not instill confidence in children. If we want our youngsters to exercise, we should get off the couch ourselves. If we want our child to elect […]