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San Diego Pediatric Dentists discusses first brush of your infant teeth

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Proper dental care begins even before a baby’s first tooth appears says San Diego Pediatric Dentists . Although an infant’s tooth is not seen it doesn’t mean they aren’t there. Babies teeth actually begin to form in the second trimester of pregnancy. At birth your baby has 20 primary teeth, some of which are fully developed in the jaw.

Dental care in children

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

Adults often neglect the advice handed down by their guardians or even doctors. Expecting children to follow rules and advice is expecting too much. To some extent, it is unfair too. Instead of dictating terms to them, lead by example. Children watch your actions closely and follow what you do. If you are ignoring dental [...]

A child’s fist visit to the dentist

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

When should a child be taken to the dentist?
A child should be taken to the dentist within six months of the eruption of her first tooth.
How can one make the child ready for the visit?
The first visit is meant more for the child’s parents than the child. The parents have to help the dentist [...]

Who is a pedodontist?

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

A pedodontist is that dentist who specializes in dentistry for children. Unlike adults, children do not understand the importance of dental care. Moreover, the visit to a doctor or a dentist is scary for them. A pedodontist is trained to make children feel comfortable and treat them with utmost care.
Starting from an infant’s dental care [...]