When it comes to your child's smile, you may be surprised if our pediatric dentist recommends a dental crown to fix a damaged tooth. But there are good reasons for your child to get a crown, such as when a tooth is severely decayed, preventing a dental filling from being the best solution. Your child's teeth might suffer if they... read more »
As another year draws to a close, our pediatric team is truly grateful to be able to help your child's developing smile stay healthy and strong. We understand the importance of setting a solid oral foundation while your child is young so their oral health encourages a lifetime of smiles! Why not use the holidays as a way to help them... read more »
October is here and your child is likely already getting excited about the upcoming Halloween festivities! We always encourage sticking to tooth-friendly treats and even more so when your child is wearing braces. So here are some of our favorite tooth and braces-friendly treats for your child to enjoy this spooky season! Sweets to Avoid The American Association of Orthodontists... read more »
If your child is getting ready to start the new school year, we hope they have had, or will soon have, their first routine dental exam and cleaning for the year. This will help ensure they don't miss school due to cavities or other potential dental issues. But what about your infant or toddler? Did you know it's just as... read more »
When it comes to our patient's young and impressionable smiles, our Sugarbug Dental team makes every effort to make your child's dental visits comfortable, relaxing and fun! We want to help your child have positive associations when reclining in the dental chair so they will feel at home and ready to help create a lifetime of healthy smiles. One of... read more »
Our final stop on the path to strong and healthy teeth is a conversation with Dr. Nanda from Sugarbug Orthodontics – covering all your questions about braces. INTERVIEWER: Hi, Dr. Nanda – thanks so much for sharing your time with us! Let’s start with the basics – what’s the average age a child gets braces? DR. NANDA: When kids come... read more »
Has your child worn braces or Invisalign Teen® aligners to straighten their teeth for a healthier, more appealing smile? Orthodontics is a wonderful way to straighten your child's teeth, line up their jaws to give them a better bite, fill in gaps between teeth and even fix crowding of their teeth. No matter what the purpose, our Sugarbug Dental team... read more »
When it comes to your child's smile, our caring dentists at Sugarbug Dental & Orthodontics offer all the preventative dental options necessary to keep your child's developing smile healthy as they grow. No matter what their age, your child's smile depends on good care as their permanent teeth come in and replace their primary teeth. Our dentists, Dr. Armand Begian,... read more »
If your child needs to have their teeth aligned but are too shy to wear traditional braces, now they can have their teeth straightened discreetly with the help of Invisalign® Teen clear aligners! They can straighten their teeth with confidence when smiling for yearbook photos and on their social media platforms as there are no embarrassing metal brackets or wires... read more »