Over the past several weeks, you’ve likely been tracking the spread of COVID-19 across the world and taken precautions to make sure it doesn’t affect you and your loved ones. You probably also have had to make several adjustments to your usual routine through at-home schooling, working from home, and social distancing throughout this pandemic. If you’re like most parents out there, you’re wondering when it will be safe for life to “reopen” and return to normal again!

As your trusted pediatric dentist, our team at Coastal Pediatric Dentistry wants you to know that our focus has always been and always will be on your child’s well-being. While COVID-19 poses a threat, we’ll be prepared when the time comes to welcome back our young patients to our practice.

Whether you like it or not, your child is growing up fast. One day, they come running up, excited to show you—they have their first loose baby tooth. Although you’ve seen viral videos of ways people have pulled baby teeth, some of those methods seem ineffective or even dangerous. You want to make sure you do it properly so that your child can have happy memories of this milestone and look forward to their other teeth becoming loose as well. Read on to learn more about how to pull a baby tooth safely.

While you and your child play a game together, you watch them laugh and smile with delight. You could look at that sight for hours. But did you know that you or they may be doing things that make it easier for cavities to damage their smile? In this post, you’ll learn what causes children’s cavities and what healthy habits you can implement into your lifestyle to prevent them. (more…)

Your child has written out their holiday wish list—full of entertaining technology and toys, of course. Although you certainly plan on giving them some fun items, you also want to sneak in some presents that are good for them as well. Well, believe it or not, you don’t necessarily have to choose between one or the other. There are some items that fit into both categories. Here are five holiday gifts for young healthy teeth that should be on your shopping list this year. (more…)

It’s that time of year again—time for the flu to go around your kid’s school. Even with a flu shot, your child can easily get sick, which means that they’ll need lots of rest. Unfortunately, while your child naps and takes it easy for a few days, the bacteria that cause cavities and gum disease are hard at work trying to wreak havoc on your child’s smile. In this post, you’ll learn five flu season tips that you can do to ensure that your child’s illness doesn’t also damage their oral health. (more…)

What does your child want to dress up as for Halloween? A spooky witch? A zombie? A vampire? A mad scientist? They are determined to get as much candy as possible, which has you worried. The sugar in candy fuels the bacteria that can cause cavities in your child’s mouth, and that thought is truly terrifying. No matter how scary your child’s costume is this year, you don’t have to be afraid of the condition of their smile. In this blog post, you’ll learn five Halloween candy tips you can use to keep their teeth strong. (more…)

Summer is officially over, and a new school year has started. As a parent, you know what that means—packing your child’s lunch every weekday. You try to choose foods that are healthy and will give them energy and focus during the day, but have you thought about foods that can help or hurt their teeth? You should! What your child eats, according to your children’s dentist, can impact their smile and their ability to interact with others and learn. In fact, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention says that children with oral problems generally earn lower grades than those with good oral health. So, when you pack your child’s lunch, make sure you choose mouth-friendly options, so that they can have a confident, healthy smile! (more…)

Oh, summertime. You and your children enjoyed the warm sunshine, lazy days at the pool, and vacations in beautiful destinations, but now it’s time for the new school year to start. You help get your child ready for new teachers, new classmates, and new challenges in many ways, but have you thought about preparing their smile? A visit to the dentist can work wonders for your child as they gear up for school. Check out these ways this checkup and cleaning appointment can help! (more…)

As a caring parent, you try to help your child learn healthy habits. Sure, Goldfish and pretzels are in your bag, but you also give them healthy snacks—or so you think. Believe it or not, there are some foods that may be causing harm to your child’s precious smile. Although some are obvious, like gummy candy, others are rather unexpected. In this informative post from your pediatric dentist, you’ll learn about six foods that are marketed as healthy but that could cause tooth decay for your child. (more…)

It’s summer! The kids are home from school and are excited to relax and have some fun. What great adventures do you have planned for your family? A dental emergency is likely the last thing you expect or want to have happen to your child this summer. The good news is that there are steps you can take to prevent a dental emergency from spoiling your plans. Here are five tips from your pediatric dentist for having a safe, less stressful summer! (more…)