Pediatric Dentist Blog

Dr Jerry Ashrafi - Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

General Anesthesia Helps Certain Procedures Run Smoothly

Here are two facts: Young children squirm and some aren’t crazy about going to

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Dr Jerry Ashrafi - Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Orthodontic Treatment May Be In Your Child’s Future

Many children with crowded and/or crooked get their teeth straightened with help from clear

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Dr Jerry Ashrafi - Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Don’t Let Your Child’s Thumb-sucking Linger

Getting a young child to quit sucking her (or his) thumb—a habit that makes

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Dr Jerry Ashrafi - Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Look For Your Child’s Dental Milestones

Children undergo many physical transitions as they grow up. The stages in their oral

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Dr Jerry Ashrafi - Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Create a Game Plan For Your Child With Anaphylactic Food Allergies.

Parents whose offspring have food allergies can’t take their kids to dental appointments without

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Dr Jerry Ashrafi - Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Your Child Chipped A Baby Tooth. Now What?

Young children have a lot of energy. They burn it off by running around,

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Dr Jerry Ashrafi - Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Your Young Child Got Her First Cavity. Now What?

Your daughter’s (or son’s) recent visit to a pedodontist revealed that she has a

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Dr Jerry Ashrafi - Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Don’t Be Alarmed If Your Child’s Dental Development Is Delayed.

A baby’s teeth are already formed in his (or her) gums at birth. But

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Dr Jerry Ashrafi - Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Space Maintainers Protect the Path for Your Child’s Permanent Teeth

Many youngsters enjoy chewing gum. Its soft, rubbery texture makes for a fun and

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