Medically reviewed by Dr. Joshua Kohan, DMD — kids dentist, Say Cheese Kids Dental & Orthodontics, Chino, CA Quick Answer Five signs suggest an orthodontic evaluation is worthwhile: crowding, significant spacing, crossbite, overbite, and underbite. None of these automatically mean braces are needed. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first evaluation by age seven […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Joshua Kohan, DMD — kids dentist, Say Cheese Kids Dental & Orthodontics, Chino, CA Quick Answer Call the dentist if your child has persistent or significant pain, a fever, swelling of the face or gum, or pain that wakes them at night. Go to an emergency room instead if there is […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Joshua Kohan, DMD — kids dentist, Say Cheese Kids Dental & Orthodontics, Chino, CA Quick Answer Most children benefit from dental sealants. A sealant is a thin protective coating painted into the grooves of the back teeth — grooves narrower than a single toothbrush bristle, where the majority of childhood cavities […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Joshua Kohan, DMD — kids dentist, Say Cheese Kids Dental & Orthodontics, Chino, CA Quick Answer Five habits prevent most childhood cavities: brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, use the right amount for your child’s age, limit how often sugary food and drink appear rather than how much, keep six-monthly dental […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Joshua Kohan, DMD — kids dentist, Say Cheese Kids Dental & Orthodontics, Chino, CA Quick Answer Children get cavities more easily because baby tooth enamel is thinner than adult enamel, their back teeth have deep grooves a toothbrush cannot reach, and they tend to snack frequently. It is not sugar alone […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Joshua Kohan, DMD — kids dentist, Say Cheese Kids Dental & Orthodontics, Chino, CA Quick Answer Baby teeth are temporary, but the job they do is not. They hold space for permanent teeth, support chewing and nutrition, help children form sounds and speak clearly, and set up the habits that protect […]
