Why can eating ice cream or hot soup hurt your teeth? Tooth sensitivity is a real issue for many people and can be inconvenient and frustrating. The good news is there are treatment options available if you experience sensitivity. To understand how to prevent and treat sensitivity we first need to understand why tooth sensitivity […]
Have you ever been sitting in the dental chair only to hear your dentist or hygienist say a word you’ve never heard before? It’s common for any industry to have terminology specific to the field. But, as a patient, not knowing what your doctor is saying can be confusing. Coastal Pediatric Dentistry is here with […]
Having kids is an enormous (and enormously fulfilling) job. As the saying goes “kids don’t come with a manual.” While there isn’t a manual, there are dental experts! If you’re a parent and are wondering if your child’s oral habits are normal, or if it’s time to get help, read on for how to spot […]
Cake, ice cream, and candy; All staples for a kid’s birthday party. However, the recommendation is for children ages 2-18 to consume less than 25g or six teaspoons of sugar per day. An average slice of cake with frosting has a whopping 30g of sugar, put a scoop of ice cream on top and a […]
At Coastal Pediatric Dentistry in Bolivia, we’re committed to ensuring the oral health of your children. One of the most effective ways we achieve this is through dental sealants – a simple yet impactful method to protect their smiles from cavities and potential dental issues. Children often struggle with maintaining proper oral hygiene, which can lead […]
At Coastal Pediatric Dentistry in Bolivia, we’re committed to ensuring the oral health of your children. One of the most effective ways we achieve this is through dental sealants – a simple yet impactful method to protect their smiles from cavities and potential dental issues. Children often struggle with maintaining proper oral hygiene, which can lead […]
At Coastal Pediatric Dentistry in Bolivia, we understand that as parents, you must help set a healthy oral foundation in your child’s life. This includes starting to take your child to a pediatric dentist as early as when they are six months or when their first tooth comes out. With the right pediatric dentist, you […]
Parenting is no joke. It is equal parts rewarding and exhausting. Moms and dads know how much effort it takes to keep kids healthy and happy. And, everyone from mommy blogs to mothers in law have an opinion on where parents are falling short. Are they eating a balanced diet? Is their homework done? Do […]
You may have heard the term baby bottle tooth decay, or perhaps one synonym: Early childhood caries (ECC), or baby bottle syndrome. All these terms refer to tooth decay in young children. Often decay occurs in young children because of their propensity to fall asleep with a bottle full of formula, breast milk, or juice […]
Examining your child’s mouth isn’t easy! Their bone structure is still developing, and they might have difficulty opening wide—if they don’t, you’ll probably need a flashlight and a dental mirror for examination. Your Bolivia dentists at Coastal Pediatric Dentistry are equipped with a comfortable dental chair for them to lean back in, an illuminating overhead […]
