Gain a Child, Lose a Tooth?

Have you ever heard the expression “Gain a child, lose a tooth”? Well, it may not be something you hear every day, but as your West Hills dentist, it’s an expression we’ve heard from time to time. And our patients often ask us if there’s any truth to the idea. Here’s the premise: along with many changes a woman’s body undergoes during the pregnancy process, many believe that tooth loss will be one of them, and 20% of women believe they will lose a tooth occurring to a study released in 2005. So is it true or is this just another urban legend?

Maybe not so much. According to multiple studies that have been conducted over the many years a correlation has indeed been found between pregnancy and tooth loss. This is likely due to a woman having lower calcium levels during pregnancy in addition to changes in hormone levels. These factors on their own aren’t enough to cause tooth loss but, for a mother whose dental health may be less than ideal, it can certainly exacerbate certain issues. In the meantime, as an experienced West Hills orthodontist, our recommendation is to keep those checkups dental checkups going during pregnancy. And don’t forget to visit us again when the baby is born. We’re also a leading children's dentist in West Hills!

The Variable Cost of the Tooth Fairy

The tradition of the Tooth Fairy is one that runs deep in this country, and as your local Calabasas dentist our team at Medical Center Dental Care certainly believes in making dental care fun. Losing the baby teeth is often a big deal for a child, so there’s no reason not to make the experience worthwhile! Still, it begs the age old question: how much is a good amount for the tooth fairy to leave under the pillow? Apparently, the answer to that question depends on where you live.

According to “The Tooth Fairy Study” the payout varies city by city. In Boston, the average is $5.02. In Chicago it’s $5.85. Los Angeles nears the $10 mark at $9.69. But New York takes the sugar free cake at a whopping $13.25 for a single tooth! We understand that the cost of living is astronomically high in New York City, but we don’t think we’re alone in thinking that’s a little pricey. Whatever rate you decide to go with, remember , it’s your call and yours alone! In the meantime, if you’re kids are in need of topnotch care from an expert dentist in Woodland Hills, you can’t go wrong with Medical Center Dental Care. For a dentist in West Hills Ca and beyond, we’re a top choice!

Quality Dental Care: Your Alternative to Impromptu Treatment

If you’re experiencing a dental issue, you have a couple of options at your disposal. You could search for a Calabasas dentist if you’re in the area, or you could try to handle it yourself! At Medical Center Dental Care, our team definitely thinks you’re better served leaving the hard work to the professionals, and yet we can’t help but be amused by this recent news story of someone taking matters into their own hands. 

You’ve probably heard of the proverbial string/doorknob  method for taking care of a loose tooth, but this daring dad decided to take things one step further by involving his red sports car. In the video currently making the waves on YouTube, “Camaro Dad” hops in his car which has a piece of string tied to it. The occupant of the other end? His child and his child’s tooth. The inevitable happens as the car takes off. The end result: one removed tooth, and one happy child. As a children's dentist in Woodland Hills we, of course, can’t in good faith support this rather unique approach. Your best bet is still to wait for nature to take its course, and if you experience issues to seek a dentist in West Hills. At Medical Center Dental Care, our team is more concerned with the results than the stunt!