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A child’s first visit to the dentist should be enjoyable. Children are not born with a natural fear of the dentist, but they can fear the unknown. Our office makes a special effort to use pleasant, non-frightening, simple words to describe each treatment. We want you and your child to feel at ease from the moment your family arrives at our office.
Bring your children in before their third birthday for a complimentary exam and oral hygiene instruction.
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look no further than the office of Dr. Beanca Chu. With her kid-oriented style, Dr. Beanca--as she is known to her patients--gets children excited about their dental care. Her extensive training in clinical and sedation dentistry as well as child behavior management allows her to guide children toward developing health habits that will last a lifetime.
Dr. Beanca communicates carefully with parents and children to build the foundation for great smiles. She received her doctorate from Case Western Reserve University and went on to complete a pediatric residency at USC. Dr. Beanca is certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
In her free time, Dr. Beanca enjoys spending time with her husband, Dr. Shawn (our office's orthodontist), and their children. She also loves to travel, read, visit amusement parks and watch surfers by the pier.
Ripley works with our patients to give them the experience we want each patient to have. He's an AKC-Certified Canine Good Citizen and a Certified Therapy Reading Dog that serves libraries in Orange County. Request an appointment today for a paws-i-tive dental visit and meet Ripley!
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Children should visit the dentist by their first birthday. It is important that your child’s newly erupted teeth (erupting at six to 12 months of age) receive proper dental care and benefit from proper oral hygiene habits right from the beginning.
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Your child’s first primary, or “baby,” teeth will begin to erupt between the ages of six to 12 months, and will continue to erupt until about age three. During this time, your child’s gums may feel tender and sore. To help alleviate this discomfort, we recommend that you soothe the gums by rubbing a clean finger or a cool, wet cloth across them. You may also choose to make use of a teething ring.
Your child’s primary teeth are shed at various times throughout childhood. Permanent teeth begin erupting at age six, and continue until age 21. Adults have 28 permanent teeth (32, teeth including wisdom teeth).
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As your child’s teeth erupt, be sure to examine them every two weeks, looking for lines and discoloration that may be caused by decay. Remember that sugary foods and liquids can attack a new tooth, so take care that your child brushes his or her teeth after feeding or eating. We recommend brushing two times a day for optimal oral hygiene.
Brushing can be fun, and your child should brush as soon as the first tooth arrives. When a baby’s tooth erupts, parents should brush the tooth with a soft-bristled toothbrush and a grain of rice amount of fluoridated toothpaste. We suggest reviewing proper tooth brushing procedures with your child. Give us a call anytime if you have questions about how to brush your little ones teeth, or visit the section of "Dental Care for Your Baby" on our website.
Flossing is also a part of good oral hygiene habits, and your dentist will discuss with you the right time to start flossing your child’s teeth. If you notice signs of decay, contact your dentist immediately.
Tooth decay is caused by sugars left in your mouth that turn into an acid, which can break down your teeth. Children are at high risk for tooth decay for a simple reason: many children and adolescents do not practice regular, good oral hygiene habits. Proper brushing and flossing routines combined with regular dental visits help keep tooth decay away.
Your child should visit the dentist every six months for regular dental cleanings and checkups. We recommend fluoride treatments twice a year along with cleanings to keep teeth their strongest. Tooth sealants are also recommended because they “seal” the deep grooves in your child’s teeth, preventing decay from forming in these hard-to-reach areas. Sealants last for several years, but will be monitored at your child’s regular checkups.
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