Dr. Grace Travers and Dr. Cindy Lee and our team know that cavities know no age boundaries, and that is why we recommend a visit to our El Cajon office by a child’s first birthday. That also happens to be the opinion of our friends at the American Academy of Pediatrics, as well as the…
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Hand-foot-and-mouth disease, or HFMD, is a type of contagious viral illness that causes a rash in the mouth and on the hands and feet of infants and young children, and, while rare, adults. Characterized by sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet, hand-foot-and-mouth disease is most commonly caused by a…
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A solid oral health routine begins with daily brushing, flossing, and rinsing. Without a consistent oral health regimen, you may begin to experience tooth decay and bacterial infections. Few patients ask Dr. Grace Travers and Dr. Cindy Lee about different mouthwash options, so we’ve put together a list of the conditions that mouthwashes can treat.…
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Our team at Grace Children’s Dentistry knows that every parent loves to hear his or her child say, "no cavities!" when leaving our office. Let's talk about why primary (baby) teeth get cavities, what you can do to help prevent them, and what Dr. Grace Travers and Dr. Cindy Lee can do if your child…
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