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Our children’s smiles play a significant role in how they’ll navigate the world, and a healthy, confident smile can boost their self-esteem and make a lasting impression. At OC Kids Dental, we understand that while tooth decay and gum disease are some...

Fluoride is a favorite among dentists because it may restore damaged enamel and remineralize it, making it more resistant to decay. Fluoride is therefore added to tap water, toothpaste, and mouthwash in public places. Contrary to common assumption, the mineral...

Dental bonding is a common, relatively simple procedure that can be used to treat several tooth problems, including minor cracks, chips, and even signs of moderate decay. While this procedure is quite standard for adults, it can also be an excellent way to help repair...

As parents, we’re always working to protect our child’s health and well-being. For many people, it’s natural to explore different habits, even if they aren’t necessarily healthy for us. Thumb-sucking is a common habit known to cause tooth...

Thrush is a fungal infection that occurs within the lining of the oral cavity. While the responsible fungus, known as candida albicans, is always present in our mouths, thrush occurs when its growth becomes excessive. The most common indicator of a thrush infection is...

When your child loses their first tooth, you can expect their teeth to start falling out around age six, with their permanent teeth taking their place. But sometimes, their permanent teeth will erupt behind their baby teeth that haven’t fallen out. If this...

Your two-year-old might exhibit a brief increase in moodiness. Oh, this is just the terrible twos, you start to think. Did you know that the eruption of your toddler’s second teeth may affect their behavior? They can also be more challenging to handle than usual...

The development of our oral health begins much earlier than many parents know. The first stages of our dental development start in the womb, with our teeth developing within our jaw as a fetus. Once we’re born, oral health care is vital to ensuring a future with...

Most of us will experience potentially traumatic events throughout our lifetimes. When these things happen when we’re young, they can leave us with severe mental scars that last a lifetime. Kids who have gone through traumatic experiences must have a support...

Children experiencing lip-tied or tongue-tied can impact their health in various ways, including oral health. Tongue-tied and lip-tied are two very similar conditions that affect eating, speaking, and moving their mouth and can cause developmental problems with their...

Although there are many responsibilities, being a parent is also very rewarding. As parents, we are responsible for educating our kids on how to care for themselves. Oral hygiene is a vital part of a successful hygiene routine. Most parents do a fantastic job of...

Everyone wants to ensure that they protect their baby’s health. Unfortunately, in the pursuit of a healthy child, it’s common for parents to forget oral health matters. Protecting your infant’s oral health starts before the arrival of their first...

Breastfeeding provides countless benefits for both mother and newborn, providing them with the essential nutrients they need to grow, helping develop their immune system against diseases, and protecting against risks such as asthma, ear infections, and obesity....

For reasons ranging from reasonable to urban myth, many children have fears of sitting in a dentist’s chair. In many cases, it’s as simple as a fear of the unknown. In others, it can be the result of a bad experience or perpetuated myths about the pain...

When you discover that you’re pregnant, the first reaction is excitement. While you’re pregnant, it’s the perfect opportunity to start thinking about your child’s overall and oral health. The “perinatal” period starts during weeks twenty and twenty-eight and extends...

Protecting our oral health is essential to caring for our overall health. As a result, we must start taking steps to protect our smile from our earliest days. During our developmental years, it’s essential that we pick up good oral hygiene habits. These habits...

While hypnosis sounds like something from a magician show or a psychiatrist’s office, it’s surprisingly starting to appear in dental offices, specifically for children. Some dentists have begun working with hypnosis techniques to help ease children’s...

People have always been concerned about the way they look, especially when it comes to their teeth. We usually pay special attention to our teeth when smiling. We may observe a misaligned tooth or that our gums are more noticeable than our teeth and desire to change...

Dental appointments can be an unnerving experience for any child, especially if it’s their first-ever appointment or they’re aware they have an upcoming procedure. Dentists who plan to work with children must have the knowledge and experience to do so effectively....

Fashion comes in all forms and impacts all ages. While much of what is considered fashionable may change from year to year, healthy teeth are always in style. Americans, in particular, have valued a beautiful smile as an indicator of health and a point of beauty....

Braces can be an excellent choice for your child, especially if they face severe misalignment that impacts their ability to speak, eat, or engage with the world properly. Luckily, your pediatric dentists and family dentists are here to help inform you on why you...

In recent years, the rise of mental health awareness has brought attention to the rising cases of mental health disorders among adolescents. Children with emotional disorders often struggle with dental treatment, especially if they face feelings of fear or being out...

For many pediatric dentists, helping children grow up with good dental care is one of the biggest accomplishments. Through the years of reinforcing good hygiene habits, many dentists watch their patients grow into adults and often share those experiences with their...

Mail-in braces have been an ongoing trend, but it’s also become one of the most harmful trends out there for children and teenagers looking to straighten their smiles. For those looking into online options for dental care, mail-in braces may seem like the...

During those precious nine months, while your child grows within your womb, you’ll be making plenty of sacrifices. Most of these sacrifices will come in the form of carrying extra weight, needing to make frequent trips to the bathroom, and having strange...

It’s common for young children to feel a little nervous when the prospect of a dental visit is mentioned. Children who have been to the dentist before may have had a poor experience prior. Those who have never been may be responding to teasing from their...

As we age, our bodies tend to come with an ever-growing set of health concerns. Aging impacts our dental health in numerous ways, but the idea that tooth loss is simply a natural part of aging comes with a lot of bad misconceptions attached to it. While we can’t...

Our primary teeth may be temporary visitors during our developmental ages. Even so, they’re an integral part of growing up. Dentists take great pains to ensure they remain strong and healthy until they fall out independently. When necessary, they’ll even...

During our developmental years, we must maintain good dental health. The state of our oral cavity at this time can have far-reaching implications for our adult smile. Our primary teeth serve critical roles in our future teeth’ straight and healthy development....

All over the world, countless people suffer from one degree of dental anxiety or another. Dental anxiety, also known as dental phobia, does not respect age, gender, or class. The degree to which this anxiety impacts their lives varies from patient to patient. In some...