Your baby's erupting teeth are a milestone that marks the growth of their smile. Even though these baby teeth (primary teeth) are tiny, they're also vital to your child's developing oral structure. Baby teeth hold those spots for permanent adult teeth to come in later. Without these "placeholder" teeth, your baby can suffer from poor nutrition, speech issues, or crooked... read more »
February heralds the annual American Dental Association's (ADA) National Children's Dental Health Month! Designed to raise awareness for optimal oral health in children, the NCDHM has been helping millions of families across the country. This year they are promoting better oral health with the theme "Sealants Make Sense." The goal of the ADA is to help parents create healthy oral... read more »
Even though baby teeth will eventually be replaced by permanent adult teeth, those baby teeth serve an important role. They hold space for the adult tooth that will eventually erupt and are guided by the placement of the baby tooth. That is why daily brushing and flossing are so important for your child's developing smile. When tooth decay results in... read more »
As a pediatric dental practice, we are here to help your growing child create healthy habits for a lifetime of healthy smiles! The sooner your child becomes familiar with the dental office and what they can expect, the better your child's oral health. We offer dental cleanings and exams for infants and toddlers. Both the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry... read more »
When it comes to providing your child with the best dental care for their oral health, Dr. Armand Begian and our team are pleased to offer laser dentistry. Using advanced technology, laser dentistry effectively, precisely and quickly treats your child's dental issues. It also helps your child feel comfortable during the process and offers a faster recovery time afterward. On... read more »
One of the specialized services our Sugarbug Dental team is pleased to provide our young dental patients is high-quality orthodontic care, thanks to our skilled orthodontist, Dr. Vikram Nanda. If your child has irregularities in their teeth and jaws, such as crowded, gapped, spaced or misaligned teeth, orthodontic treatment can correct this by aligning the teeth and jaw properly to... read more »
As you may have already discovered for yourself, dental emergencies can crop up suddenly, anywhere and anytime. Protecting your child's smile is important, and that means knowing what to do when an accident happens. -If your child knocks out a permanent tooth, you want to keep it moist and call our dental office right away. You can keep the tooth... read more »
One of the things we try to do here at Sugarbug Dental is to help your child keep their teeth as healthy as possible. This is done with regular dental cleanings and exams to supplement their at-home daily oral hygiene care. Pulpotomy If a tooth has severe decay that reaches the tooth pulp and is accompanied by pain, our dentist... read more »
February is Children's Dental Health Month sponsored by the American Dental Association. This year's campaign focuses on how fluoride in water prevents cavities! This is vital for your child's developing smile as dental hygiene is one of the most essential things you can teach them. Good oral hygiene habits developed early on are the building blocks to establish a healthy... read more »