Category Archives: Boo Boos Happen

Aug 07 2014

J. Shahangian

When childhood comes with chipped teeth, don’t delay!

When childhood comes with chipped teeth, don’t delay ! As many parents know, raising a child can come with sprains, broken bones, scrapes and bruises. And as professionals at Scripps Pediatric Dentistry, we know that growing up can also mean chipped or lost teeth. With summer now here, the odd...

May 04 2014

J. Shahangian

Mouth Guards and Sports Injuries

Mouth Guards and Sports Injuries May is National Oral Trauma Awareness Month and there is no better time to pause and think about the seriousness of injuries to face and specially the mouth. The popularity of youth sports and the competitive nature of them have resulted in a spike in incidence of tr...

Jan 21 2014

J. Shahangian

A Parent’s Nightmare at the Dentist

A Parent’s Nightmare at the Dentist What a nightmare. A beautiful 3 year old girl dies at the dentist and her family and the community is left devastated. She was being seen for a dental procedure under sedation and its reported that she went into cardiac arrest and massive brain damage. I’ve...

Jul 28 2013

J. Shahangian

When do you need a mouth guard?

When do you need a mouth guard? The costs associated over the lifetime of a child with a knocked out tooth exceed $30,000 (per tooth). Its hard to ignore the issues of pain, self esteem, and missed school hours that have also been extensively researched with dental issues. Some of the world’s ...

Jan 09 2012

J. Shahangian

Problems with Braces and Injury to the Face

Getting that Hollywood smile isn’t always smooth. Braces can and do make problems at times. Problems with Braces and Retainers Sometimes, the wire in braces causes irritation for your child. Typically, the first action would be to cover up the source of the irritation and allowing the gums an...

Jan 09 2012

J. Shahangian

Trapped Debris in Teeth

Trapped Debris/Objects Between Teeth Sometimes, particles and debris will get stuck in between a child’s teeth. The majority of these cases can be taken care of by brushing and flossing your their teeth with care, making sure not to cut the gums. If there is trapped debris that will not come off ...

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