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Author: Anonymous updated: Mar. 31, 2026

Toothaches in children can be tricky ordeals that cause distress for both the child and the parent. You may feel helpless and frustrated because you cannot pinpoint the location of Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Mar. 24, 2026

The best brushing routine for parent and child is two minutes of gentle brushing in the morning and two in the evening. But if the longest four minutes of your Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Mar. 17, 2026

Your opinions matter to the doctor and our team! Our blog is meant to be an educational channel, but we always want to know what things you’re interested in learning Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Mar. 10, 2026

“Non-nutritive sucking behavior”? That’s a mouthful—literally! This term describes behaviors such as thumb sucking and pacifier use, which are generally healthy, self-soothing activities for infants and toddlers. But, if followed Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Mar. 03, 2026

As you probably know, you can always connect with the doctor and our team by calling our BREA, California office, or going to our Facebook page. However, if you’ve recently Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Feb. 24, 2026

Your bright smile means you’re happy, and it’s catching! Sharing your smile makes the people around you happy, too! And you can make sure your smile is as bright as Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Feb. 17, 2026

You have a lot more freedom as a teenager than you did as a young child. You also have a lot more responsibilities, and one of your jobs is to Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Feb. 10, 2026

Sports and energy drinks cause irreversible damage to the teeth of teens and young adults. A recent study published in General Dentistry states that energy and sports drinks contain so Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Feb. 03, 2026

It’s the littlest month of the year, so what better time to think about the dental health of our littlest family members? February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jan. 27, 2026

Creating good dental hygiene habits early in your child’s life is essential to the health of his or her teeth, even when your infant doesn’t have any. By starting now, Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jan. 20, 2026

You’ve planned your dream vacation. Your reservations are made. You’re packed and ready. You’ve even scheduled a dental checkup at our BREA, California office to make sure you catch any Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jan. 13, 2026

Healthy teeth make you happy to share your smile with the world. But there’s more to your smile than its beauty! There’s a lot of hard work going on, too. Teeth Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jan. 06, 2026

We probably all remember sitting through history lessons during our schooling years. Revolutionary war heroes, English royals, and pop-culture icons filled the pages of our textbooks. Although you may recall Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Dec. 30, 2025

A famous mouthwash company chose the marketing slogan, “Better than flossing.” As a consumer, would you believe a high-end commercial that essentially tells you to stop flossing? Just use this Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Dec. 23, 2025

The short answer to this question? Yes. Because your child’s breath is a reflection of his or her oral health, you should talk to the doctor if you notice any Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Dec. 16, 2025

Are you thinking about getting braces or aligners? Are you already in orthodontic treatment? If so, you already know that braces and aligners help straighten teeth and create a confident, Read more