Kensington Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics

Dr Eric Dixon is traveling with International Health Emissaries in Guatemala to help treat the underserved indigenous population on the Rio Dulce river.

Hello Families! Happy Halloween! Did you know that the average American child will consume about three cups of sugar during the Halloween season? That is almost 16 times the maximum daily recommendation of 25 grams! That is A LOT of sugar and treats! At Kensington Pediatric Dentistry, we believe in having fun at Halloween while also being as tooth-friendly as can be! We encourage families to enjoy trick or treating, but we also recommend that parents limit candy consumption... to only a little bit at a time. Moderation is key when it comes to treats. Please remember to drink fluoridated water after enjoying all those treats, followed by brushing and flossing. Remember to stay away from gummy candies You can donate excess candy to our office for our Halloween Candy buy-back program where we send the candy to Treats for Troops. If you are interested in giving away treats that are more tooth-friendly, we highly suggest sugar free gums, bubbles, glow sticks, vampire teeth, and stickers.

Happy New Year! Did you know that children typically lose their lower front teeth first, around ages 5-7 years old! Be ready for a visit from the Tooth Fairy and make sure to keep their teeth healthy by brushing twice a day and flossing once a day. They will continue to loose their baby teeth until around the age of 12. Make sure they stay regular with their dental check-ups every six months.

Happy New Year! Did you know that children typically lose their lower front teeth first, around ages 5-7 years old! Be ready for a visit from the Tooth Fairy and make sure to keep their teeth healthy by brushing twice a day and flossing once a day. They will continue to loose their baby teeth until around the age of 12. Make sure they stay regular with their dental check-ups every six months.

With Halloween coming, here are some helpful tips from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry!!

Happy First Day of Fall!

Wishing everyone a Happy 4th of July!!!

Our sister office was nominated as one of the best Dental Offices in San Diego (not just pediatric dental - but all dental!). Please help support them - we would really appreciate it.

Happy February from KPD! February is National Children's Dental Health Month. Remember to brush those pearly whites twice a day for 2 minutes and floss daily and see your pediatric dentist regularly to make sure your teeth are happy and healthy!

We had an amazing day marching in the Kensington Memorial Day Parade. Thank you to our team, and of course a special thanks to the troops and their families who sacrifice so much to maintain our freedoms and keep us safe.

Happy New Year! Make oral health a part of your New Year's Resolution! Remember to brush your little ones teeth twice a day and floss daily!

Dr. Stephanie and her boys took a few hours out of her Mother's Day last weekend to deliver food and water to the homeless - giving those who didn't get to spend the day with their own mothers a little extra love...

Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease of childhood and remains an epidemic among our nation’s children. http://ow.ly/og5z30nBwtr

Happy Veterans Day! My husband and I had the privilege to serve in the United States Navy together.

Happy February from KPD! February is National Children's Dental Health Month. Remember to brush those pearly whites twice a day for 2 minutes and floss daily and see your pediatric dentist regularly to make sure your teeth are happy and healthy!

Are your kids anxious about their dental visit? Have them bring their favorite toy or stuffed animal to help make the experience a little easier! We can count their favorite stuffed animal's teeth first and show them how easy it is. Sometimes, something familiar from home helps to make a new situation a little easier. We want to build a happy and strong relationship with your child to help instill good habits for oral health that will last a lifetime!

Happy New Year! Make oral health a part of your New Year's Resolution! Remember to brush your little ones teeth twice a day and floss daily!

We thought this was a cute little story to share with your young children about keeping those pearly whites clean! Enjoy!

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Veterans Day! My husband and I had the privilege to serve in the United States Navy together.