Molars are made up of canyons, caves, pits, and seemingly endless caverns that are a breeding ground for decay. The protective solution is a sealant. When done correctly, a sealant
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Sealants: What are they and how do they help?
updated: Sep. 14, 2021
Molars are made up of canyons, caves, pits, and seemingly endless caverns that are a breeding ground for decay. The protective solution is a sealant. When done correctly, a sealant
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Back to School? Remember Your Dental Homework!
updated: Sep. 07, 2021
It’s a busy time of year. Book lists! Supplies! New clothes! (How did they outgrow those shoes already?) And while you’re preparing your family’s list of back-to-school necessities, here are
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Happy Labor Day!
updated: Aug. 31, 2021
Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last
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When should I begin brushing my baby's teeth?
updated: Aug. 24, 2021
One question our team at Little Sprout Pediatric Dentistry hear all the time is, “When should I start brushing my baby’s teeth?”
You should begin regular cleanings even before your baby
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Steer clear of that candy!
updated: Aug. 17, 2021
At Little Sprout Pediatric Dentistry, we know how tempting candy can sometimes be on our sweet tooth, but it’s important to remember that every candy and sugary treat you consume
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Shark Teeth
updated: Aug. 10, 2021
It seems like sharks are everywhere these days—on land, sea, and air(waves). A halftime show meme gone viral. A week of summer TV devoted to our favorite apex predators. And
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Building Blocks for a Healthy Grown-Up Smile
updated: Aug. 03, 2021
Even before a baby is born, those tiny baby teeth are already forming. Expectant mothers can help ensure that their children’s baby teeth will be strong and healthy by getting
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Preventing Toddler Tooth Decay
updated: Jul. 27, 2021
You do everything you can to protect your toddler with safeguards large and small. Installing that complicated car seat. Figuring out which sunscreen is best for delicate skin. Spending weeks
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Fluorosis: What is it?
updated: Jul. 20, 2021
Many people think dental fluorosis is a disease, but it’s not; it’s a condition that affects the appearance of your tooth’s enamel, not the function or health of the teeth.
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Caring for Your Cat’s Dental Health
updated: Jul. 13, 2021
While you make sure your family is getting the best care possible, with regular dental checkups and cleanings at our BREA, California office, there is one family member that might
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Summer Sports and Mouthguards
updated: Jul. 06, 2021
School’s out and you’ve emptied your gym locker until next fall. But while you’re stowing away the football gear, the basketball warm-ups, the field hockey sticks, and all the other
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Happy Fourth of July
updated: Jun. 29, 2021
Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they
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Are My Child’s Baby Teeth on Schedule?
updated: Jun. 22, 2021
Your darling three-month old is crying and fussy—can she be teething already? Or, your happy baby boy has just celebrated his first birthday—with only one tooth in that beautiful, gummy
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How to Brush a Two-Year-Old’s Teeth Effectively
updated: Jun. 15, 2021
Our team at Little Sprout Pediatric Dentistry would like to offer some tips regarding the sometimes dreaded task of brushing a toddler’s teeth.
Much of the trick lies in the positioning.
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