Eastlake’s Premiere Location for Pediatric Dental Care

Thursday, June 10, 2010

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Welcome to the office of Dr. Trilla Cajulis, a leading pediatric dental care practice in the Eastlake community of Chula Vista, California. We understand the importance of good dental hygiene and oral care and are committed to providing your family with the best care in a relaxing, pleasant atmosphere.
Our goal at Cajulis Pediatric Dentistry is [...]

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How to Prevent Cavities in Children

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Good oral hygiene removes bacteria and the left over food particles that combine to create cavities. For infants, use a wet gauze or clean washcloth to wipe the plaque from teeth and gums. Avoid putting your child to bed with a bottle filled with anything other than water. See “Baby Bottle Tooth Decay” for more information.

For older children, brush their teeth at least twice a day. Also, watch the number of snacks containing sugar that you give your children.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends six month visits to the pediatric dentist beginning at your child’s first birthday. Routine visits will start your child on a lifetime of good dental health.

Your pediatric dentist may also recommend protective sealants or home fluoride treatments for your child. Sealants can be applied to your child’s molars to prevent decay on hard to clean surfaces.

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The Importance of Baby Teeth

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It is easy for most of us to overlook all of the ways that our teeth have an impact upon our daily lives from birth to old age – from affecting the overall look of our face and enjoying foods, to the important role they play in helping to prevent health problems in other parts [...]

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Kids and Permanent Teeth

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The first permanent molars (which are not preceded by primary teeth) begin erupting around the age of 6. Extra care should be given to this first set of molars; they have a significant impact on the structure and position of future erupting teeth and, consequently, the shape of your child’s lower face in later years.
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Good Diet = Healthy Teeth

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Healthy eating habits lead to healthy teeth. Like the rest of the body, the teeth, bones and the soft tissues of the mouth need a well-balanced diet. Children should eat a variety of foods from the five major food groups. Most snacks that children eat can lead to cavity formation. The more frequently a child [...]

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Dental Emergencies

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Toothache: Clean the area of the affected tooth thoroughly. Rinse the mouth vigorously with warm water or use dental floss to dislodge impacted food or debris. If the pain still exists, contact your child’s dentist. DO NOT place aspirin on the gum or on the aching tooth. If the face is swollen apply a cold [...]

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Laughing Gas

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Some children are given nitrous oxide, also known as “laughing gas”, to help them relax for dental treatment. Nitrous oxide is a blend of two gases, oxygen and nitrogen, and it is given through a small breathing mask placed over the child’s nose. The gas is mild, easily taken, and quickly eliminated from the body. The relaxed [...]

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Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC), also known as IV Sedation

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What is Monitored Anesthesia Care?
MAC is a general description for a variety of anesthetic techniques designed to help patients relax and be totally comfortable for the procedure being performed.  After a preoperative  interview and a brief physical evaluation, a fully trained and licensed anesthesiologist administers anesthetic medications which eliminate pain, reduce stress, and maintain the [...]

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