October is a month filled with spooky delights, and Halloween is at the center of it all. As your kids eagerly anticipate dressing up in their favorite costumes and embarking on trick-or-treat adventures, you probably can't help but cringe over the inevitable sugar overload that accompanies this exciting holiday. But fear not, because, with a little planning and some tooth-friendly... read more »
March is National Nutrition Month and there's no better time to help your child grow healthier teeth and gums for their best smile! Fun fact: Calcium, particular fatty acids, vitamins C and D and proteins all help your child's jaw and teeth function properly. The protein your child eats helps repair gum tissue and builds jawbone density, so make sure... read more »
November's not just a time of thanksgiving, it's also National Brush Day, and we like to enjoy it all month of course. That's because the number one reason cavities can infiltrate your child's smile is because of plaque buildup (oral bacteria thriving on carbohydrates and releasing acids in the mouth) that breaks down tooth enamel over time. That's why your... read more »
Halloween is a festive time for both kids and grownups, but when it comes to trick-or-treating, the sugary indulgences can impact our children's smiles, and not for the better. Your child can still enjoy the fun celebrations but you might want to take a few extra steps to protect their "boo"tiful pearly whites! Cavity Prevention We recommend that you oversee... read more »
Your child's teeth have their own schedule for coming in preparing the way for adult teeth later. Still, these baby teeth are important because they maintain the space in their jaw for the adult teeth to finish developing and emerge when ready. If the primary tooth is unhealthy because of deep tooth decay or injury impacting the soft tissues (pulp)... read more »
Written By: Irene Castillo, MPH, RDN Motherhood comes with so many choices. Breastfeed? Formula? A combo of both? Parenting paths vary, so to help you make the best decision regarding breastfeeding, we did some research on its many benefits and found some helpful info to share with you. Ready? Let’s go! Breastfeeding promotes health, immunity, wellness and emotional development for... read more »
Sugarbug’s National Children’s Dental Health Month blog series features exclusive interviews with our expert care team. Since the first step along the path to strong and healthy teeth is nutrition, we thought we’d go straight to the source and talk with Mr. Marty Molar – if you want to know what’s good for teeth, ask a tooth! INTERVIEWER: Marty, thank you for being... 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 »