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Aug 18 2014

J. Shahangian

On Being Imperfect

On Being Imperfect The other day on my trip to New York, I was on the airplane playing games on my iPad (some may call it gaming, I call it identifying with my patient population). When time for beverage service came, I took out my Invisalign to enjoy my tea, and wrapped them in a […]

Aug 18 2014

J. Shahangian

Why even have a blog?

Artwork by Saleh Heneidi- Unicorn meat by Peppy the Unicorn One would think that the very first article that I’d write on this blog would be to explain its purpose, but it didn’t. I am not a great planner for the future (another thing I have in common with my patients). So, after my firs...

Aug 18 2014

J. Shahangian

What are you thinking about?

What are you thinking about? In the field of pediatrics people often ask for my thoughts on a variety of things. For example, “Dr. Bailony, what’s the best crib to buy?” When a child comes to my office with ear pain, after taking a peak at his eardrum, it is my job to offer my [&h...

Aug 18 2014

J. Shahangian

Tick Tok

By the time you finish reading this sentence this moment will be over. That seems rather obvious but to we tend to pay little attention to it. Something one learns quickly in medicine is that every instance in life is finite. The one thing we will never invent a cure for is time. No matter how many ...

Aug 18 2014

J. Shahangian

The First Four

July of this year marks the 4-year anniversary of me being an actual pediatrician (the out-of-residency kind). To commemorate what has been a roller coaster of an experience, I have decided to start what one might call a blog. Why a blog? You might ask. Well, I don’t think I am the next Dr. Oz...

Oct 08 2012

J. Shahangian

Candy Buy Back

Sep 06 2012

J. Shahangian

Bridges

Bridges are natural-looking dental appliances that can replace a section of missing teeth. Because they are custom-made, bridges are barely noticeable and can restore the natural contour of teeth as well as the proper bite relationship between upper and lower teeth. Bridges are sometimes referred to...

Jan 09 2012

J. Shahangian

Problems with Braces and Retainers

By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Problems with Braces and Retainers Sometimes, the wiring in braces causes irritation for your child. I recommend that you wrap the end of the wire with a small piece f beeswax, gauze or cotton ball, until you can come and visit...

Jan 09 2012

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Trapped Debris

By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Trapped Debris/Objects Between Teeth Sometimes, particles and debris will get stuck in between your child’s teeth. I recommend that you floss your child’s teeth with care, making sure not to cut the gums. If there is trapped d...

Jan 09 2012

J. Shahangian

Comfort at the Dentist

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Jan 09 2012

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Space Maintainers

By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Space maintainers Space maintainers are places where your child’s tooth has fallen out. There are many reasons for tooth loss including injury and decay. This vacancy can cause a shift in teeth alignment because a new erupting...

Jan 09 2012

J. Shahangian

Numbing: Anesthesia, Sedatives, and Pain Medications

By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Numbing Your Mouth I will use an anesthetic to numb your child’s mouth to pull out a tooth, or to take out a cavity. I will rub a cotton ball dipped in a “local anesthetic” on your child’s gums on the area where I […]

Jan 09 2012

J. Shahangian

Orthodontic Overview and Common Conditions

By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Orthodontics Overview Orthodontics is a specialized field of dentistry that deals with the correcting teeth alignment to better the overall oral health and facial structure of your child. Here is a list of ways which orthodontic...

Jan 09 2012

J. Shahangian

Sports Dental Injury

By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Sports Injuries Overview What do the following things have in common? A ball A bat A hard surface (the hard bottom of a swimming pool or pavement) A knee or elbow This short list includes all of the possible objects that could l...

Jan 05 2012

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Tooth Fracture/Knocked Out Tooth

By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Broken, Fractured, Displaced Tooth Dental emergencies can happen at any moment. If your child is injured and looses a tooth, it is imperative to stay calm. Call my office immediately to assess whether the tooth is a primary or...

Jan 05 2012

J. Shahangian

Toothaches

By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Toothaches Toothaches are no joke. If your child experiences toothache, this may indicate serious problems. Please, call my office to make an appointment so we may reserve the most convenient time for an appointment. If tooth...

Jan 05 2012

J. Shahangian

Dental Emergencies

By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Emergency Care It is important to keep calm in emergency situations such as having your child knocking out a tooth or biting his/her tongue. It is imperative to maintain calm in these dental emergencies and to also learn preven...

Jan 05 2012

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Canker Sores/Cold Sores

By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Canker Sores/Cold Sores There is difference between cold sores and canker sores (also known as RAU, or aphthous ulcers). Unlike cold sores that grow outside of the mouth (usually on the lip), canker sores grow inside of the mou...

Jan 05 2012

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Bulimia Nervosa

By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Bulimia Nervosa Estimates show that out of 100,000 people, 14 suffer from bulimia nervosa. This eating disorder mainly affects women and adolescents. If left untreated, your child could develop serious problems with their teet...

Jan 05 2012

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Pacifiers/Thumb and Finger Sucking

By: J. Shahangian, DDS, MS- San Diego Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Pacifiers and Thumb and Finger Sucking After the age of four, I recommend that you wean your child off of pacifiers, and thumb sucking. If not, your child could develop grave problems such as bite problems, and crooked and over...

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