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 […]
Do Kids Get Periodontal Disease?
Most Campbell moms and dads are concerned about cavities. And rightly so. Tooth decay in children is a serious and widespread health condition. What about kids’ gum disease? Are children at risk for an oral ailment that is prevalent in the adult population? Short answer: yes. Let’s discuss it. Children and teenagers are at risk […]
Let Your Kids Fight The Evil Cavity-Causing Sorceress
A smartphone or tablet could be another critical tool to help kids establish effective dental hygiene habits. An online game called Toothsavers is one of the many new apps that focuses on kid’s dental health. In the intriguing Toothsavers game (designed for ages 3 – 6), children try to save characters from an evil sorceress […]