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How do I handle my child’s dental emergency?
updated: Jan. 04, 2022
Kids are active, and with lots of activity comes the potential for mishaps. Before an emergency occurs, you’d be smart to stay informed about the problems your child may encounter.
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New Year's Day Around the World
updated: Dec. 28, 2021
New Year’s Day marks the beginning of the calendar year in most parts of the world. The holiday is celebrated on January 1st of each year. Customs and celebrations vary
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How to Make Brushing Fun
updated: Dec. 21, 2021
Let’s call it the cranky phase. Let’s call it the “Mom, I don’t want to” stage. When kids are little, getting them to brush can be a challenge. They bite
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Five Fun Snacks for Healthy Teeth
updated: Dec. 14, 2021
Snacks can taste good and give your child’s energy a boost, but they can also be bad for teeth. Sugary, sticky snacks, such as candy, cookies, and snack cakes can
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Amalgam Fillings vs. White Fillings
updated: Dec. 07, 2021
Many varieties of fillings are available at our BREA, California office. Most people are familiar with traditional amalgam fillings: those big silver spots on top of teeth.
Made from a mixture
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Kids and Teeth Grinding
updated: Nov. 30, 2021
Grind, grind, grind… if your little one happens to be a teeth grinder, you may be familiar with this unpleasant sound. Teeth grinding, or what the doctor and our team
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Thanksgiving Trivia
updated: Nov. 23, 2021
At Little Sprout Pediatric Dentistry we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit
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Children and Halitosis
updated: Nov. 16, 2021
Many parents are unaware that children can also suffer from symptoms of halitosis, better known as chronic bad breath. This common oral problem affects a majority of the population, including
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Is dairy crucial to my child's oral health?
updated: Nov. 09, 2021
Healthy eating, combined with regular physical activity, plays a vital role in your child’s health and well-being. Dairy foods are naturally nutritious, packed with ten essential nutrients that help your
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What are Sealants?
updated: Nov. 02, 2021
Sealants offer many benefits, but the best is their ability to protect your molars. Molars are full of small caverns that can be the perfect breeding ground for tooth decay
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Halloween: Sweet candy and scary costumes!
updated: Oct. 26, 2021
Halloween is an annual event celebrated by both children and adults every October 31. Some scholars claim that it originates from the celebration of Celtic festivals that honored the dead
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Mamelons
updated: Oct. 19, 2021
Quick trivia question: define “mamelon.” Some kind of warm blooded animal? No, not a member of the mammal clan, but good guess. A fruit of the gourd family? Nope! There
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Gum Disease in Children
updated: Oct. 12, 2021
When it comes to gum disease and your child, it’s a good news/bad news situation. The very good news is that children rarely suffer from advanced gum disease, or periodontitis.
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Fall’s in the Air? Think Fall Dental Care
updated: Oct. 05, 2021
Whether you already miss the sun’s bright rays, or can’t wait for some cool, crisp weather and colorful leaves, summer is making way for fall. And the change of seasons
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How can parents help prevent tooth decay?
updated: Sep. 28, 2021
Children are born with a set of primary teeth – 20 to be exact – that help them learn to chew and speak, and develop enough space in the jaw
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The Perks of Dairy
updated: Sep. 21, 2021
We all remember hearing this: “Finish your milk, it’s good for your bones!” If you have kids of your own now, you may catch yourself repeating many of the things
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