As brand-new humans, it seems logical that babies and children would have gleaming white teeth to go along with their bright eyes and soft skin. Baby teeth—also called primary teeth—generally do appear whiter than adult permanent teeth because they are more calcified. However, it is not uncommon for a child’s teeth to appear less than […]
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At Coastal Pediatric Dentistry, we know your little one’s smile fills you with joy and pride; smiles are a source of joy and pride for us, too! We cherish the opportunity to help build a foundation that will ensure your child has a healthy smile for life. But, we know before they become oral hygiene […]
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Being the parent of a little one (or a couple or few) means making a lot of decisions each day—what to dress them in, what to feed them, what books to read, toys to purchase and introduce to them. There are also a lot of questions you’ll ask, such as: “How do I care for […]
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Thumb sucking is normal behavior for Bolivia babies and young children. But just how normal? More than 75% of little ones suck their thumbs, fingers, hands, pacifiers, or other items such as the corner of a blanket during these early years. Most kids stop this behavior on their own between the ages of three and […]
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Pulp is found in the center of each tooth and consists of tissue, nerves, and blood vessels, which work together to provide oxygen and nutrients that keep them healthy and strong. If one or more teeth suffer a traumatic injury or decay, the pulp can become inflamed or infected. When this happens in a child’s […]
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Many parents wonder how to get—and keep—their kids interested in brushing their teeth. A wall chart with stickers may be enough, but some kids get bored more easily than others (especially in today’s digital age). While you may wish at times that your kids didn’t spend so much time online, technology does offer some positives […]
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Baby teeth, also called deciduous, primary, milk, or lacteal teeth, have many different purposes. Dr. Liu and Dr. Ramsbottom at Coastal Pediatric Dentistry are asked the purpose of baby teeth often. So what’s the answer?
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At Coastal Pediatric Dentistry, we know that Bolivia parents work hard to prioritize their child’s health and happiness—you can count on us to do the same! The smiles of your children are a contagious expression of delight, and our role as their oral healthcare provider is to protect those precious pearly whites. That’s why we […]
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Breakfast is always being touted as the most important meal of the day—and for good reason! It’s important for Bolivia families to kickstart their day with nutrients that will help them power through school, work, socializing, sports, homework… does anyone else feel exhausted just thinking about it all? The right foods in your child’s lunch […]
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It’s easy to think that baby teeth aren’t that important. They make their grand entrance (however painfully) and leave your baby’s mouth soon thereafter. But your baby’s oral health is very important, both in the present and to set the stage for a lifetime of health. Today Coastal Pediatric Dentistry would like to talk about […]
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