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• What you should know about your child's baby teeth

  October 3, 2019

  Did you know that baby teeth first begin to form even before they are born? You’ll usually see the first one or two appear around 6 months of age.   Read More

• How To Treat Halitosis In Children 

  October 1, 2019

  If your child’s breath is stinking up the place, the culprit is known as halitosis. Most of the time, children’s bad breath is caused by poor oral hygiene, but if bad breath is chronic, then there may be something more serious causing the problem.   Read More

• 6 smile friendly foods to include in your child's lunchbox this fall

  September 28, 2019

  Six smile-friendly foods to include in your child's lunchbox this fall.   Read More

• The Importance Of A Mouthguard For Kids Playing Sports

  August 31, 2019

  The most common facial injury in sports is a dental injury. However, a survey conducted by the American Dental Association found that 84 percent of children do not wear mouthguards while playing sports because they are not required to wear them. While ot   Read More

• When Do You Get Your Permanent Teeth?

  June 19, 2019

  Hersch Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics proudly serves the Newport Beach, Orange County surrounding communities to provide the most efficient pediatric dental care.   Read More

• Why invisalign is right for teens

  May 29, 2019

  Invisalign, the revolutionary alternative to braces, has long been loved by adults getting orthodontic treatment. But now, there's a new option for teenagers straightening their teeth for the first time: Invisalign Teen. This exciting treatment alternative comes with all the advantages of traditional Invisalign plus some specially-designed features, making it a truly ideal treatment for busy, socially-conscious teens.   Read More

• When to first visit the dentist

  April 23, 2019

  When raising a young child, there are a lot of “firsts” to be excited about — first tooth, first step, first word, first birthday. However, it’s the first birthday that should bring about another “first” experience — the first trip to the dentist!   Read More

• foods kids should avoid for a healthy Smile

  March 21, 2019

  You’re probably familiar with some of the top foods your Newport Beach kid’s dentist recommends for healthy teeth (including apples, vegetables, and dairy products), but are you as familiar with the foods your kids should avoid? Here are a few foods your child may be eating now that should be avoided.   Read More

• How To make oral hygiene fun for kids

  February 20, 2019

  In honor of Children’s Dental Health Month (February), Hersch Pediatric Dentistry encourages parents to help their children learn how to maintain good oral hygiene. Getting kids to take good care of their oral health can be a challenge, but here are a few tips from your Newport Beach pediatric dentist that make oral hygiene easy and fun!   Read More

• Dangers of Thumb Sucking

  August 6, 2018

  At Hersch Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, we're proud to help kids throughout Newport Beach, CA and the greater South Los Angeles area achieve beautiful through smiles through comprehensive pediatric dental and orthodontic care.   Read More