If you had to undergo orthodontic treatment as a child or teen, hearing it recommended for your little one might make you wince—we understand! However, we’d like to assure you that just like general dentistry and treatments today, orthodontic care has improved in hopscotch-style leaps and bounds! Thanks to advances in technology and early intervention, […]
Continue Reading »A trip to the dentist should be a pleasant experience. That’s what we want for our kids: happy associations with that twice-annual visit to Coastal Pediatric Dentistry. Nothing ruins the good feeling at a dental visit faster than the dreaded words, “I found a cavity.” A cavity in a baby tooth is bad news, but […]
Continue Reading »One of the wonderful things about orthodontic treatment is that it can improve both your oral health and smile confidence at just about any age! This might lead you to believe there’s no need for children or adolescents to have to go through what might seem like a complicated intervention, but there are reasons you […]
Continue Reading »If braces are in your child or teen’s future, or they have just had them placed, you may be wondering just how the heck they’re going to work around them when flossing and brushing. We’d love to calm your mind by reminding you those wires and brackets are temporary visitors, hanging out to help correct […]
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Unless you’re frequently using your teeth as scissors or a nail file (we hope you aren’t!), the most common things placed in your mouth are food, beverages, eating utensils, and your oral hygiene BFFs: floss and toothbrushes. This script gets flipped when you visit your Bolivia dentist, though. At Coastal Pediatric Dentistry, we utilize a […]
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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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Is Sedation Safe for Kids? Sedation dentistry for clients of all ages has steadily gained popularity in recent years due to its effectiveness reducing anxiety during dental treatments. Pediatric dentists, who train for two or three additional years to learn safe sedation techniques, may suggest sedation for children who have difficulty staying still, elevated stress […]
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