Having your wisdom teeth removed is almost a rite of passage for young adults, typically occurring either in high school or college. Timing extraction is important — but do wisdom teeth really need to be extracted at such a young age? In most cases, the answer is yes. In this post, our team at Dental …
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As a parent, you do all you can to keep your child healthy and happy. But accidents and injuries can still happen — and that includes dental emergencies. In fact, research shows tooth pain from problems like cavities is common among school-age kids, and without prompt care, it can even interfere with their school work …
When it comes to teeth, sharks have all the luck. For a shark, if a tooth gets damaged, there’s no need to rush off to the undersea dentist for a filling. Instead, the shark simply sheds the damaged tooth and immediately replaces it with a new one. In fact, some sharks have as many as …
As humans, we’re one of a handful of species to be blessed with opposable thumbs — and we certainly make good use of them. With your thumb, you can: Tie your shoes Use chopsticks (or forks, if you prefer) Give a thumbs-up to show approval Thumb your nose to show disdain Hitch a ride (although …
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As a parent, you hate to see your child feeling anxious or worried. Unfortunately for about 10% of kids, visiting the dentist seems to go hand-in-hand with anxiety. As a leading pediatric dentistry practice with locations in Brea, Corona, Covina, Riverside, Ontario, and Perris, California, Dental Kidz Club specializes in helping nervous kids — and …
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For many teens, oral piercings are a form of self-expression. For many parents, it’s a different story. Piercings represent a permanent alteration of your child’s body — and worse, they come with a lot of potential risks. At Dental Kidz Club, our team has seen a lot of problems associated with oral piercings in our …
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Tooth pain happens when the nerve connected to the tooth is irritated, inflamed, or damaged, typically by decay or infection. While some toothache pain is successfully treated with a simple filling procedure, if the decay or damage extends deeper into the tooth, your child might need a pulpotomy. With seven locations in southern California, Dental …
As a parent, you know it’s important for your child to see the dentist. But plenty of kids are a little nervous about dental checkups, especially if it’s their first visit. As leading pediatric dentists with offices in Brea, Chino, Corona, Covina, Riverside, Ontario, and Perris, California, the team at Dental Kidz Club understands kids’ …
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Wisdom teeth extraction is fairly common, especially for teens. What most parents want to know, though, is are these extractions always necessary, or are there some instances where they can be skipped? Skilled in teen dentistry, the team at Dental Kidz Club recommends wisdom teeth extraction for different reasons — and yes, there are some teens who may not need …
Cracked teeth are pretty common, especially in active kids. Falls, sports injuries, and chewing on hard candy or ice can all cause tooth cracks. If your child has an untreated cavity, the risk of a crack in that tooth is also higher. The same is true if your child tends to grind their teeth — either …
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