Your child’s primary teeth, or baby teeth, are just as vital to their health, speech development, and self-esteem as their permanent teeth. Some Campbell parents we meet at Dr. B Pediatric Dentistry Dr. Adolfo J Barrera, DDS hold the misconception that the care of primary teeth is secondary to adult teeth, since they will […]
Treat Oral Infections Early to Prevent Serious Health Consequences
“It’s just sore, it will go away.” “I’m too busy right now, I’ll take my child to the dentist later.” “A little sensitivity is no big deal.” There has been a lot of talk about viral infections lately. In this message, we concentrate on oral infections. There are many causes of oral infections. In children, […]
Does Your Child Have Frequent Sore Throats?
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 inflammation of the tonsils (tonsillitis). Today, a tonsillectomy is usually performed for sleep-disordered breathing but may still […]
Are Oral Rinses Necessary For Kids’ Dental Health?
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 every day. Clearly, they either aren’t brushing as often as they think they are. Or […]
Do You Have A Thumbsucking Toddler?
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 and have answers. One of these problems is a type of malocclusion called an open […]
Childhood Tooth Decay is Widespread in California. But it Doesn’t Have To Be.
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 diseases of childhood in the United States. Untreated cavities can cause your child tooth pain […]