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My son is turning one. When should I bring him in for a visit?

April 6th, 2016

Drs. Phillip and Greg Wolkstein and our team know that cavities know no age boundaries, and that is why we recommend a visit to our San Jose, CA office by a child’s first birthday. That also happens to be the opinion of our friends at the American Academy of Pediatrics, as well as the American…
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Preventing Tooth Decay in Children

February 10th, 2016

Childhood tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease, affecting nearly one in three children between the ages of two and five. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry reports that tooth decay can appear in children as young as six months old. As a parent, it is possible to spare your child…
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The Importance of Oral Health Care for your Child

February 3rd, 2016

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, so it’s a great time for our team at Drs. Phillip and Greg Wolkstein to talk about the importance of getting proper oral health care for your children. Oral health has been closely tied to the overall health of our entire body, so making sure that our children…
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Sealants: What are they and how do they help?

January 27th, 2016

Molars are made up of canyons, caves, pits, and seemingly endless caverns that are a breeding ground for decay. The protective solution is a sealant. When done correctly, a sealant from Drs. Phillip and Greg Wolkstein of Drs. Phillip and Greg Wolkstein can be most effective in preventing cavities. A sealant is made up of…
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