Blog - Family Dentistry

Returning to school after a long, relaxing summer can be an emotional time. Children are excited at the prospect of a new school year, and the days leading up to it include shopping for supplies and getting used to a regular bedtime.

With so much going on, we’ve assembled a back-to-school dental checklist for Downey parents to help with this busy ...

Preventive dentistry—checkups and cleanings every six months—is crucial to your oral health. Through prevention, you lower your risks for common oral health problems and issues like tooth decay, gingivitis, gum disease, oral infections, and bad breath.

Besides preventive dental visits, brushing and flossing daily and reporting oral health changes to your dentist as soon as possible is essential.

Let’s explore common dental ...