You’ve probably heard of gum disease. It starts out as gingivitis and then can progress to full blown periodontal disease. Gingivitis is a mild inflammation of the gums that isn’t painful. You may notice that your gums are red and puffy. When you brush, you may...
Over the years, I’ve had so many parents ask me why they need to take their babies and young children to the dentist and why, if their young child has a cavity, it would need to be fixed if the tooth is just going to fall out. So. Many....
February is Children’s Dental Health Month! Because we want the kids of Baker Ranch to have the brightest, happiest smiles ever, we thought we’d go over the four important aspects of pediatric dental care. BRUSHING Creating good dental...
Did you know that saliva is one of your body’s defenses against viruses and bacteria? Keeping your mouth healthy helps keep your whole body healthy. Brushing, flossing, staying hydrated, and visiting the best kid dentist in Lake Forest, CA twice a...
In Italy, gifts are given on the day of the Feast of the Epiphany. A kind witch named La Befana flies around on her broomstick delivering gifts through the chimney and filling stockings. Instead of the milk and cookies we leave for Santa Claus, families leave a plate...