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Home Care

Home care can help reverse low levels of tooth decay and thus prevent new cavities from forming.

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Healthy teeth transformation process illustrated.

Plaque

Plaque is essentially the start of gum disease problems. Plaque is a build-up of particles from the foods you eat every day. Once sugars are introduced to plaque, it turns into a tooth-eating acid that sits just above the gum line. If regular oral care isn’t standard, the acid will start eating at the teeth and gums.


Plaque that is allowed to sit for a prolonged period can cause cavities, gingivitis, and other problems in your mouth. If it’s left longer than that, serious dental procedures may be required to restore your decaying smile.

Brushing

Step 1 – Place bristles along the gum line at a 45-degree angle. Gently brush using a circular motion along the outer and inner tooth surfaces.


Step 2 – Brush each tooth individually. Tilt the brush vertically behind the front teeth. Using the front half of the brush, use the same circular motion.


Step 3 – Place the brush against the biting surface of the teeth and use a gentle back-and-forth motion. Brush the tongue to remove odor-producing bacteria.

Home Care Tips for Kids: Child brushing teeth with guidance from Muir Station Smiles in Concord, CA

How do I use Dental Floss?

Break off about 18 inches of floss and wind some of it around your middle finger (3 turns); this finger will take up the floss as it becomes dirty. Shorten the length between the two fingers to 6 inches and wind some floss (1 turn) around the opposite middle finger. Hold the floss tightly between your thumbs and index fingers.

Guide the floss between your teeth using a gentle rubbing motion. When the floss reaches the gum line, curve it into a C-shape against one tooth. Gently slide it into the space between the gum and the tooth. Hold the floss tightly against the tooth as you gently rub the side of the tooth with an up-and-down motion.

Before retrieving it, reverse the C-shape to clean the adjacent tooth surface as well.  As you finish cleaning each tooth, wind the dirty floss once around the first middle finger and slide more new length of floss to proceed to the next tooth

Fluoride

Fluoride is a substance found in tap water and plays an important role in healthy tooth development and cavity prevention.

Fluoride combats tooth decay in two ways:
  1. It strengthens tooth enamel, a hard and shiny substance that protects the teeth, so that it can better resist the acid formed by plaque.
  2. Fluoride allows teeth damaged by acid to repair, or remineralize, themselves.

Fluoride cannot repair cavities, but it can reverse low levels of tooth decay and thus prevent new cavities from forming.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that these fluoride supplements be given daily to children between the ages of 6 months and 16 years. The dosage will change as your child grows. Only children living in non-fluoridated areas or children who drink only non-fluoridated bottled water should receive supplements.

Most children get the right amount of fluoride through a combination of fluoridated toothpaste and fluoridated water or supplements. Too much fluoride before 8 years of age can cause enamel fluorosis, a discoloration or mottling of the permanent teeth. This condition is unsightly but harmless and often can be treated with cosmetic procedures.

Per AAPD guidelines:

“Using a smear or rice-size amount of fluoridated toothpaste for children less than three years of age may decrease the risk of fluorosis. Using no more than a pea-sized amount of fluoridated toothpaste is appropriate for children aged three to five. To maximize the beneficial effect of fluoride in the toothpaste, supervised tooth-brushing should be done twice a day, and rinsing after brushing should be kept to a minimum or eliminated.”

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We are proud to offer the latest pediatric dental care advancements and techniques.

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Why Choose Our Practice

Kind & Hospitable

We designed the new practice with children in mind! From the toys and video games in our colorful waiting room to our children-themed treatment rooms, we provide our patients with a fun, comfortable, and enjoyable dental experience.

Flexible Financing Options

No Insurance? No problem! At Muir Station Smiles Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics, we strive to make dental care accessible for all children and will do our utmost to work with our patients to create affordable payment plans.

Convenient Location

We serve the great people of Concord and Martinez. Please don’t hesitate to give us a call, and we will gladly assist you with driving instructions from your area. All we ask is that you please drive carefully.

What the Monsters Say!

We are so happy to share what our amazing patients have had to say about their experience at Muir Station Smiles! We can’t wait to help you smile.

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We have been taking our girls here since they were toddlers. The hygienists are always thorough and patient and the dentist takes his time with explanations and recommendations. We had Vickie and Shay today who took good care of the kids. In-house orthodontist is convenient also!
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We’ve been happy patients since 2019. The office staff is great about reminders and organized. The hygienists are really patient with kids and kind. We have always had a good experience. We are part of the Denti-cal program and are very thankful they accept our coverage.
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Sha and Fara are very helpful, they treated my kids well, they are patient and kind. I struggled trying to find a good place to take my kids were they were mindful and understood my kids needs. Dr. Espinoza is very acknowledged he does a great job.
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