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 »
As a pediatric dental practice, our skilled and experienced team knows how important it is for your child to get the best possible dental care to set the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles. We know how to put your child at ease so that each dental visit leaves them excited about their next visit. Just like adults, children... 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 »
Did you know that your child may need early orthodontic treatment even though they still have some baby teeth? Known as “interceptive” treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) says that a child's first orthodontic check-up should be done when a problem is initially discovered and definitely no later than age 7. At that age, they will have enough of... read more »
Your child will eventually sprout and lose all of their primary (baby teeth) in good time. At first, these are milestones and leaving them under their pillow for the Tooth Fairy can feel fun and magical to your child. But sometimes a primary tooth may need to be extracted rather than waiting for it to fall out before the permanent... 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 »