National Children’s Dental Health Month
It’s February! The month of love – for oral health! February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. All month long, dental professionals, healthcare providers, and educators will come together …
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Should My Child Use Mouthwash?
Mouthwash can be a great addition to any dental hygiene routine. Mouthwash has a wealth of benefits such as freshening your breath or improving your oral health by reducing …
What is Hydroxyapatite?
What is Hydroxyapatite? When you think of toothpaste, what comes to mind? Does your child prefer spearmint, berry, or maybe bubble gum? For many, one key ingredient they look …
How Diabetes May Affect Your Oral Health
Did you know that over 30 million people in the United States are currently diagnosed with diabetes? It is estimated one-third of adults in the United States may not …
National Orthodontic Health Month
For many, the month of October means the beginning of fall, the start of football, and preparing for the upcoming holidays. However, at Alameda Pediatric Dentistry, we know that …
Natural Teething Remedies
Is your child having fussy days followed by sleepless nights? Teething can be a stressful time for all and lead to parents scouring the internet to find a way …
Tooth Eruption
As pediatric dentists, we are dedicated to helping your child achieve and maintain great oral health. This includes empowering caregivers and parents with the proper education and guidance to …
Is it a Cavity?
It’s summertime, and children are at especially high risk for developing cavities because of diets that are high in sugar (i.e. ice cream, popsicles) and because of less-than-perfect dental …
Thumb-Sucking and Pacifier Usage
Is your child a habitual thumb-sucking or pacifier user? Are pacifiers and thumb-sucking always a bad thing? Like many parents, you may be concerned about your child’s habit and …
Dental Tips for Your Child During the Summer
Ah, summer is finally here! It’s time to say goodbye to school and hello to fun! Although this summer is going to be different due to restraints put in …