Our Sugarbug Dental team is pleased to provide laser dentistry to make your child's time in the dental most comfortable. Dental laser technology delivers optimal results without pain, no needing shots or anesthesia or numbing of the area of your child's smile being worked on. Laser Dental technology is so precise, accurate and capable of removing harmful microscopic bacteria and... read more »

Hi there, Sugarbugs! This month’s blog is about developing a Positive Feeding Style. As parents and caregivers, we have the opportunity to help our children develop healthy eating habits.  How? Well, preschool age is a developmental period when our little ones acquire healthy eating skills.  Eating behaviors and preferences established during this time are likely to persist throughout their lives. So that makes it... read more »

Can you believe it is already June? This means that we are six months into your child's twice-yearly dental cleanings! Summer is also a great time to get your child's dental cleaning out of the way so you don't have to worry about using any school days to get their teeth taken care of and fix any developing problems before... read more »

Your child can lose baby teeth too soon from having cavities, often because of a poor diet or lax oral hygiene care. But their baby teeth are important as they maintain a space for the permanent tooth to come in behind it. That's why we offer stainless steel crowns to hold that space for those milk teeth in the back... 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 »

Part 3: Sugar in Your Blood Written By: Irene Castillo, MPH, RDN Hey, Sugarbugs! We’ve been talking a lot about sugary drinks. And it got us wondering, what happens to all this sugar when it enters your body? We did some research and this is what we discovered. First, added sugars cause an increase in blood glucose or blood sugar.... read more »

Part 2: How to Spot the Sugar in Nutrition Labels Written By: Irene Castillo, MPH, RDN Nutrition labels are fun! They hold the key to decoding what you’re about to consume. Check out this nutrition label. One bottle of this beverage has 65 grams of added sugar. Woah! In a 2,000-calorie diet, no more than 200 calories should come from... read more »

Dental emergencies can arise at any time and by their very nature, can be unpredictable. Still, there are some things that can help you should you find your child experiencing a common dental emergency like an oral injury. This can help them get the dental care they need as quickly as possible for the best possible outcome. If your child... read more »

Part 1: Sugary Drinks and Your Health Written By: Irene Castillo, MPH, RDN Hey, Sugarbugs! Did you know sugary beverages are one of the largest sources of calories in your diet?  They’re hard to avoid.  Just look at any label and you might find added sugar labeled as high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, fructose, sucrose, dextrose, agave nectar, barley... read more »

Fun Fact: Avocados can help prevent tooth decay. As if we needed another reason to love guacamole.  So, have some fun slicing, dicing, and chopping with Sugarbug’s Guac!   INGREDIENTS (Gotta Have ‘Em) 3 Medium Ripe Hass Avocados (Smooshed) 1 Medium Ripe Tomato (Diced) 1/4 Cup Green Onion (Sliced) 1/4 Cup Cilantro (Chopped) 1 Lime (Juiced) Salt (Sprinkled) Pepper (Peppered,... read more »