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Clean Toothbrush/Healthy Toothbrush

March 6th, 2024

We’ve all learned a lot about staying healthy lately. As a parent, you give good advice about avoiding germs in public places, cleaning things that get touched a lot like phones and keyboards, and learning the best way to wash hands. These small daily habits can have a big effect on your child’s health. And…
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Educational and Entertaining Enamel Experiments

February 28th, 2024

Let’s talk about the science of our teeth for a moment. Our enamel has a very high mineral content, making it extremely strong.  In fact, enamel just happens to be the hardest substance in our bodies.  But, unfortunately, it is not indestructible! Certain foods we eat can actually damage the surface of our teeth. Some…
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What Your Dentist Checks During a Checkup

February 21st, 2024

You’ve been going to San Jose Pediatric Dentistry for a while now, so you pretty much know what to expect when you get to our San Jose office. You’ll see Drs. Phillip and Greg Wolkstein, your hygienist, and all the other members of your friendly dental team again. You’ll sit in a comfortable chair just…
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Teens and Gum Disease

February 14th, 2024

You have a lot going on. School. Sports. Activities. Family. Friends. Teens lead busy lives and have busy schedules, so you need to budget your time and energy. One thing you don’t want to spend any of your time and energy on? Dealing with gum disease. Gum disease most often begins as a reaction to…
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