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Children’s Dental Health: What Parents Need To Know

Batchelor-Dentistry

Learn what parents need to know about their children’s dental health! Tooth decay and cavities Cavities (also known as dental caries ) are the most common chronic disease of childhood, more common than even asthma. Just like adults, the biggest and most common children’s dental health problems today are tooth decay and cavities. Some parents wrongly believe cavities in baby teeth aren’t a big deal because they’ll just fall out anyway.

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What’s the difference between a Dentist and an Endodontist?

Advanced Endo

While all endodontists are dentists, less than three percent of dentists are endodontists. Just like a doctor in any other field, endodontists are specialists because they’ve completed additional training beyond dental school. Their additional training focuses on diagnosing tooth pain and performing root canal treatment and other procedures relating to the interior of the tooth.

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When Should You Consider Dental Implants?

Mission Valley Oral Surgeon

Dental implants typically consist of three components: the post, the abutment, and the restoration. The post is a screw which is inserted into the bone. The abutment is attached to the post and the restoration is placed on top, giving the finished product a beautiful, realistic look. Dental implants are an effective way to replace missing or damaged teeth, but when is getting a dental implant the best option for you?