Hi everyone, I’m Dr. Lauren Gutenberg, dental practitioner and owner of two private pediatric dental practices in the Coachella Valley area – Palm Springs and Yucca Valley. Dr. Niethamer, the…
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What is Microabrasion? In microabrasion, dentist carefully rub a compound on the teeth to remove superficial stains and discolorations. Why are my child’s teeth discolored? A number of conditions can…
Why Doesn’t My Insurance Pay for This? Having dental insurance or a dental benefit plan can make it easier to get the dental care you need. But most dental benefit…
Now that school is out and summer is finally here, kids often get out of their usual brushing and flossing routine during their fun and exciting long summer days hanging…
Water is the best drink to keep your teeth and body healthy. Water may contain fluoride, a natural mineral that helps prevent cavities. Drinking juice or soda (even diet soda and diluted juice) throughout…
Oral care is important for children of all ages, including teens, who may be the least likely to brush and floss regularly due to less parental supervision and their own…
CNN reported online on a new study in the journal Pediatrics that confirmed “high-grade fevers are not a sign of teething,” but could be a sign of another illness. American…
The effectiveness of cleaning your teeth with a manual toothbrush compared to an electric toothbrush is commonly debated today. There’s an assumption that the modern day electric replacement is far…
Why are first visits to the dentist often scary to children? “Are you going to give me a SHOT?” “Are you going to PULL ALL MY TEETH OUT?” “Is this…
Cavities used to be a fact of life. But over the past few decades, tooth decay has been reduced dramatically. The key reason: fluoride. Research has shown that fluoride reduces…