The Taxing Effects of Sugar in Soda
Richmond, California was the first city in the state to place a soda tax on the ballot. El Monte in southern California soon followed with a similar levy. Both Measures N and H failed to pass, but...
View Article5 Ways to Get Kids Brushing with the Help of Electronics
Kids today know the difference between Android or iPhone, have a social media page for grandma and grandpa to see, and already rely on a go-to app or two that mom and dad approve of. Even the most...
View ArticleScary Facts about Tongue Piercing
Think it’s too early to worry about your child getting a body piercing? According to a Northwestern University study, women account for almost three fourths of people with body piercings, and a third...
View ArticleDental Health Month: 5 Tips for a Gold Medal Smile
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, sponsored by the American Dental Assocation (ADA). This year’s theme is “Gold Medal Smile.” All month long, Alameda and Pleasanton Pediatric...
View ArticleSmithsonian Opens “The Tooth Fairy File”
Photo: Smithsonian’s American History Museum Strange things are afoot at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Historians, curators, and other museum workers are so stumped they’re...
View ArticleInfants on Formula at Risk of Developing Fluorosis?
Dental fluorosis commonly appears as faint, white flecks or spots with frosty edges that are difficult to see. Fluorosis is linked to fluoride intake by children under the age of 9, including infants...
View ArticleGive Kids a Smile Day
On Saturday, March 23, Alameda Pediatric Dentistry’s doctors and staff were hard at work to Give Kids a Smile. While most dental offices were closed for the weekend, Drs. Ngo, Katheria, and Shaffer and...
View ArticleThe Eroding Effects of Sour Candy on Kids’ Teeth
The candy we see on the shelves today isn’t what it used to be. Sour candy, for one, has evolved into more than just a sugary treat, but a game, one that marketing companies are targeting specifically...
View ArticleDentistry Team Makes a Difference in the Philippines
Many children in the remote villages of developing countries would not have access to dental care without the support of Kids International Dental Services (KIDS), which provides a platform for young...
View Article5 Hidden Benefits of Smiling
Babies are born with the ability to smile, and there are many reasons to keep them smiling, beyond the joy it communicates. Smiles can lift the spirits of the recipient, as well as the person doing...
View ArticleAPD’s Core Values Extend to Oakland’s Pill Hill
Alameda Pediatric Dentistry’s new office location in Pill Hill situates the practice in the heart of the Oakland hospital area. Among many other health professionals, you can bet that Alameda Pediatric...
View Article4 Surprising Facts about Soda
With school out, summer is a critical time to stay on top of what the kids are doing and drinking. The majority of U.S. teens drink soda every day, and the habit is leading to some pretty major...
View Article7 Fun Facts about Braces
Moms and dads, braces have evolved since your teenage days when you rocked the metal smile! Many kids today look forward to wearing them. Here are some fun facts about braces that will help explain...
View ArticleBattle of the Beverages: Which is Healthier – Juice or Soda?
When opting for a healthier beverage for their kids, most parents will reach for the OJ versus Dr Pepper any day. After all, if it comes from a fruit, then it MUST be healthy – right? Not necessarily....
View ArticleSeen around Town: Teeth as Art
Where in Alameda were these rows of plaster cast teeth recently spotted? If you guessed the orthodontist’s office, you’re wrong! Part of Layered Anxiety, an art installation and photography exhibit at...
View ArticleStart a Clean Slate on National Brush Day!
Do your kids forget to brush every so often, especially when you’re too busy or tired to remind them? Let them know that the perfect opportunity for a clean slate is coming up this Friday, November 1...
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