Your smile is important to your Mission Viejo dentist. Other people are able to tell a lot about you, simply from your smile. They will be able to know whether you are happy or sad. A warm and friendly smile can be endearing, bringing people closer to you and allowing you to build bonds.   … Read More »

One of the things that makes pediatric dentists so special is their ability to adapt to their patients’ needs as they grow older. Pediatric dentists are trained to treat age-specific dental issues for children from infancy through adolescence. When parents take their kids to the pediatric dentist, they can rest assured that their child is… Read More »

You’ve probably heard your dentist talk about fluoride before, but what exactly is it? Well, fluoride is an element that’s naturally found in water, soil, and food. It’s commonly used in dental products, like toothpaste and mouthwash, in order to strengthen the teeth. If you’re a patient at New Generation Dentistry, you may have even… Read More »

Many general dentists practice on kids, but that does not necessarily make pediatric dentists! There is an important reason pediatric dentists differentiate their line of work from other dentists. The main difference between the two is that a pediatric dentist specializes in dentistry for children and a general dentist does not. Like orthodontists or periodontists,… Read More »

Sensitive teeth are one of the most common reasons why people seek dental care in adulthood. While there are many different causes of tooth sensitivity, there is some general information that we wanted to provide for our patients about why they may be experiencing tooth sensitivity. Why are my teeth sensitive? When you get a… Read More »

Here at New Generation Dentistry, we practice both pediatric and general dentistry. This means that we are able to treat your whole family all in one place! While all of our dentistry happens in the same office, pediatric dentistry is performed very differently from dentistry with adult patients, and different training is required. We are… Read More »

As parents, we always want what’s best for our children and dentistry is no exception. Compared to general dentists, pediatric dentists have a better understanding of dental care for children because they have specialized education and training for it, which is why many parents opt for a pediatric dentist over a regular dentist. When it… Read More »

Childhood is full of firsts. While some of these firsts are exciting and fun, some of them can be a little bit daunting or nerve wracking for kids. One of these first experiences that can make kids a little nervous is their first trip to the pediatric dentist. The American Dental Association actually recommends that… Read More »