SOCO Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics

05/26/2026

Before getting your braces off and scanning for retainers… consider getting adjusted first

Your jaw, posture, and cervical complex are all connected. If your neck and cervical spine are out of alignment, it can affect how your jaw sits, how your bite comes together, and your airway.

That’s why we love collaborating with providers to offer the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Retainers aren’t just about straight teeth… they’re about maintaining the function and foundation too.

We have amazing chiropractors on our SOCO provider list no matter where you are traveling from in the OC.

05/23/2026

5 years of SOCO 🫶🏼🐾

We celebrated the best way we know how… with our patients adopting their very own “Peanut” 🐶🤍

If you know SOCO, you know Peanut isn’t just our emotional support dog… he’s part of the heart of this office. Seeing our patients leave with their own mini Peanut made this anniversary feel extra special.

5 years of smiles.
5 years of families trusting us.
5 years of building something different.

And honestly… we’re just getting started ✨

05/15/2026

Braces can straighten teeth beautifully… but they don’t protect enamel during treatment. Instead, they make it harder to brush and require a more thorough routine.

These white spot lesions are areas where demineralization occurred around the brackets from plaque sitting too long on the teeth. The good news? We have a solution.

This patient had ICON treatment, and 6 months later we were able to noticeably blend and reduce the appearance of the lesions by about 50%. Not perfect — but a huge improvement.

Moral of the story: brushing during braces matters just as much as the braces themselves.

05/13/2026

At SOCO Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics we know some kids need more than “just sit still” during a dental appointment 💛

That’s why we added little comfort touches that can make a BIG difference:
✨ TVs on the ceiling for distraction
✨ Squishy fidgets for busy hands
✨ Weighted animals for calming sensory input

Because helping children feel safe, regulated, and comfortable matters just as much as healthy teeth 🧸✨

Especially for our sensory-sensitive kiddos, reducing overwhelm can completely change the dental experience.

Parents often tell us, “I can’t believe how well they did today.” 🥹

Sometimes it’s the smallest things that help kids feel the bravest.

05/06/2026

Your child keeps getting cavities even though you’re brushing well?”

Sometimes it’s not about brushing harder… it’s about understanding what’s actually happening in their mouth.

Saliva testing helps us look at:
🦠 cavity-causing bacteria
⚖️ bacterial balance
🍋 acidity levels
💧 saliva quality
🔥 inflammation

From there, we can create a more customized prevention plan instead of the one-size-fits-all approach.

Because two kids can have the exact same brushing habits… and completely different cavity risks.

Welcome to the future of personalized cavity prevention.

04/30/2026

04/29/2026

Cavities aren’t just about sugar… they’re about bacteria.

This is why I love incorporating iodine into a preventative routine—
it helps reduce the bacteria that actually drive decay.

6 applications. Once a month.
Simple, targeted, and easy to stay consistent with.

Prevention > treatment every time.

04/20/2026

Your braces are SO close to coming off… don’t mess it up now 👀

Two things I check RIGHT before debond day:

1️⃣ Broken power chain = spaces can reopen 😬
2️⃣ Broken brackets = teeth can move out of alignment

Either one can delay getting your braces off 😭

Final stretch = be EXTRA careful
No hard foods, no picking, and wear those elastics!

Trust me… you don’t want to be ONE appointment away and have to wait longer 😅

04/16/2026

“Best pediatric dentist we’ve ever encountered” 🥹✨

This is exactly why we do what we do.
Creating a space where kids feel safe, parents feel confident, and smiles come easy 🤍

From a thoughtfully designed office to gentle, anxiety-reducing options like laughing gas—we’re here to make dental visits something your kids don’t dread.

Thank you for trusting us with your little ones, Joshua! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

03/18/2026

No one tells you this before getting braces… 👀

1️⃣ Your teeth often look worse before they look better. Trust the process.

2️⃣ Your bite constantly changes during orthodontic treatment.

Braces are a journey, not an overnight transformation. The middle stages can look messy, but that’s exactly how great results happen.

Thinking about braces for your child? An early orthodontic evaluation can make a huge difference in how treatment progresses.