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Author: Anonymous updated: Sep. 12, 2023

Scientists have discovered tooth decay in specimens that are more than 15,000 years old. The ancients once thought that cavities were caused by something called “tooth worms” … Eew! They Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Sep. 05, 2023

September 19th is just around the corner, and you know what that means—Aye, matey, it’s “Talk Like a Pirate Day”! Why do we have a “Talk Like a Pirate Day” Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Aug. 29, 2023

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Aug. 22, 2023

Part of every dental checkup is making sure all of your teeth are strong and healthy. the doctor will have you open wide to look at your teeth, use special Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Aug. 15, 2023

Imagine that you sit down for some evening television, and during the course of the evening, you see five commercials regarding dental products. They all claim to be the best. Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Aug. 08, 2023

Your baby’s first smiles are precious—and you want to make sure those precious smiles are as healthy as they are beautiful. One of the most important ways to protect your Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Aug. 01, 2023

So much of parenting is a balancing act. Making sure your child has enough play time and enough nap time. Crafting meals that are both healthy and appealing. Making sure Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 25, 2023

If your child participates in sports or other physical activities, it’s wise to consider getting a mouthguard. Also known as mouth protectors, mouthguards are a device worn over the teeth Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 18, 2023

the doctor and our team know that as a parent, you want your child to be as healthy as possible. By now, you probably know that your son or daughter’s Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 11, 2023

Your beautiful baby is finally asleep, bottle clutched in tiny hands, dreaming sweet dreams with a charming milky smile. Unfortunately, this lovely fantasy might lead to a rude awakening. If your Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 04, 2023

Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 27, 2023

It’s understandable that kids would rather be playing outside or watching their favorite movie instead of doing a “boring” task like brushing their teeth. But there are ways to make Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 20, 2023

If you have been bringing your baby in for regular checkups since that first tooth arrived, you might expect that he or she is already familiar with the doctor and Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 13, 2023

It’s your child’s first filling at our BREA, California office, and perhaps you’re both a little nervous. Your child doesn’t know what to expect, and you want to make sure Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 06, 2023

Can you believe it’s already June? Today, the doctor and our team at Little Sprout Pediatric Dentistry thought we’d let you know that June is National Smile Month, so it’s Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: May 30, 2023

Unless you work for an insurance company, you probably do not spend a lot of your time studying all the terminology that dental insurance companies use to describe the treatments Read more