by Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry | Jan 17, 2024 | Oral Health
Losing baby teeth is an exciting milestone for children, but it can also be unnerving for parents. When those little teeth start to wiggle, parents often wonder if they should step in and pull the tooth or let nature take its course. In this article, we’ll walk...
by Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry | Dec 21, 2023 | Oral Health
When you’re shopping for toothpaste in the grocery store aisle or browsing online, the options often seem endless. There are toothpastes that promise whiter teeth, fresh breath, reduced sensitivity, anti-plaque, and every flavor under the sun. With all the flashy...
by Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry | Dec 13, 2023 | Oral Health
Pregnancy brings a whirlwind of changes to a woman’s body. Fluctuating hormones and changes in diet can leave pregnant women more susceptible to tooth decay, gingivitis, and other oral health issues if proper precautions aren’t taken. However, many...
by Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry | Nov 29, 2023 | Sippy Cups
As a parent, you probably have numerous questions about introducing sippy cups to your child. When is the right time to introduce one? What should you put in it? Can sippy cups potentially harm your toddler’s oral health? This article provides answers to these...
by Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry | Nov 22, 2023 | Tongue Tie
For many parents, feeding their baby is far from the beautiful bonding experience they imagined. Their little ones scream in frustration when latching, with milk dribbling down their chin as they seem to swallow more air than milk. Other parents watch their toddlers...