Summer is a time for fun and relaxation, but it can also be a time when children's oral health habits take a backseat. With all the tempting sugary treats and relaxed routines, it's easy for kids to forget about brushing and flossing regularly and get swept up staying up late with irregular bedtimes, enjoying the outdoors and traveling. We have some tips... 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 »
Summer is in full swing and our team hopes your child is making the best of it. For some, that means playing contact sports or activities that involve flying objects. Whatever sports activity your child is playing, we highly recommend wearing a sports guard that can protect their mouth, teeth and gums if something should accidentally impact them while participating.... read more »
Does your child grind their teeth or clench their jaw at night? This nocturnal habit can lead to tooth sensitivity and enamel erosion, but wearing a night guard can help prevent your child from damaging their teeth, jaw and bite. Our Sugarbug Dental team offers mouthguards that are custom crafted for the most comfortable fit for your child. Why Do... read more »
Written by: Irene Castillo, MPH, RD The leaves are changing colors, Sugarbugs – and that means fall is upon us! In Ventura County, local farmers provide a variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables for us to enjoy. When you shop seasonal produce, you get the best flavor and value. Next time you’re at the farmer's markets, or your favorite grocery... read more »
Our Sugarbug Dental team is happy to provide your child with a simple dental extraction as needed. They will be made as comfortable as possible so that the experience is a positive one. We work hard to make sure your child feels excited, not scared, to visit the dentist! While your child's teeth usually fall out on their own, there... read more »
Hydration is key to your family’s health! So, Sugarbug is here to tell you a little bit about how to stay hydrated all day, every day. You might be wondering what some of the benefits of hydration are. Well, firstly, the obvious. Hydration is opposite of dehydration – which you don’t want! Water helps regulate your body temperature and it... 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 »
Next stop on the path to strong and healthy teeth is home care! What can you do for your little one’s teeth at home? We sat down with one of our care experts, Dr. Patricia, DMD, MPH who also has two little ones of her own, to get some answers! INTERVIEWER: Hi, Dr. Patricia! Thank you for chatting with us... 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 »