Early childhood dental caries (ECC) is one of the most common chronic conditions affecting young children in the United States. Despite being widespread, it is also one of the most misunderstood. Many parents assume cavities are an inevitable part of childhood, especially in baby teeth. In reality, early childhood caries is a preventable disease that often begins much earlier than parents expect and progresses faster than most realize. At OSO Pediatric Dentistry in Oxnard, we regularly see toddlers and preschoolers with

Preschool is one of the most important stages for your child’s dental development. At this age, kids are curious, independent, and eager to explore the world — and that includes learning how to care for their teeth. Even though baby teeth eventually fall out, they play a critical role in speech, chewing, face and jaw development, and building confidence. When preschoolers learn good dental habits early, they carry those habits into elementary school and beyond. At OSO Pediatric Dentistry in Oxnard,