According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 40 Americans die from prescription opioid overdoses every day. As the opioid crisis grows, so does expanded knowledge—such as the realization that addiction to this family of drugs often begins with an innocent prescription. Many teens first experience opioids when a dentist prescribes […]
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When you’ve got your child’s first dental visit noted on the calendar, you might feel more anxious than they do as you approach the big day. At Coastal Pediatric Dentistry®, we want to help both of you relax and see there’s nothing to fear about having your smile cared for. Our team is kind and […]
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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, Dr. Liu and Dr. Ramsbottom are equipped with a comfortable dental chair for them to lean back in, an illuminating […]
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The Americans with Disabilities Act defines disability as a “physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.” (Specific examples of major life activities addressed by the ADA include functions such as caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing and learning.) Disabilities may be congenital (present […]
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Coastal Pediatric Dentistry® has been thinking about how much things have changed in the world of dentistry since today’s grandparents were growing kids themselves. Grandparents today are often very involved in the daily lives of their grandchildren—they may live close by, provide financial assistance, or assume childcare responsibilities for working parents. Since oral hygiene and […]
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What are mamelons teeth? If you’re a new parent, whether your baby’s teeth are just emerging or they’re starting to fall out, you might wonder, “What are those bumps on their front teeth?” Here’s an educational article we read that we thought was both informative and easy to understand, that we wanted to share with […]
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If your child loses a tooth too soon or needs a baby tooth extracted due to decay, Coastal Pediatric Dentistry® may recommend space maintainers to support their dental health. Space maintainers are custom-made acrylic or metal dental appliances that can either be removable or cemented into the mouth. Their purpose is to keep the space […]
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Today’s families seem to be busier than they were in the past—lots of homework, extracurricular activities, and hopefully some quality time spent with the family. Here are a few ideas from trusted oral health authorities and Dr. Liu and Dr. Ramsbottom to make consistent oral hygiene a little more convenient:
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To binky or not to binky? Pacifier use for infants has been a subject of debate as long as they’ve been around. Dr. Liu and Dr. Ramsbottom share some pros and cons below. You can also learn more by reading this helpful article. Pros Pacifiers can soothe a fussy baby. Whether your child has a […]
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Going to school and getting an education are essential components of a child’s development, and they take the things they learn with them for the rest of their lives. No matter what type of school children attend, their support system at home has a great deal to do with not only their feelings about school, […]
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