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Tips for Keeping Your Child Cavity-Free
What your child eats and drinks is also very important, as the food and beverages your child consumes will either contribute to the development of cavities or promote strong, healthy teeth.
Ouch! Your Child Might be Dealing with Tooth Sensitivity
Is your child wincing when they bite into ice cream or crying when drinking something cold? Tooth sensitivity could be the culprit behind their dental discomfort.
Why Your Child’s Tongue Needs Cleaning Too
Teaching kids to properly clean their tongues during their oral care routine can have significant benefits for their overall dental health.
The Oral Health Risks of Tobacco Product Use
In Louisiana alone, 1 in 3 high schoolers reported using e-cigarettes. These alarming statistics endanger not only long-term health but also adolescent oral health still developing in these formative years.
Making Kids’ Dental Care Affordable with Savings Plans
Getting your child regular dental care is extremely important for their health and development, but it can also get expensive very quickly. Fortunately, there are options to make routine dental care for your children more affordable, including dental savings plans.
Mouth Breathing, Teeth Grinding, Restless Sleep: Signs Your Child May Have Sleep Disordered Breathing
Learn more about the impacts, symptoms, and what to do if you think your child may have sleep disordered breathing.
Should I Pull My Child’s Loose Baby Tooth Or Let It Fall Out Naturally?
In this article, we walk through the ins and outs of dealing with loose baby teeth so you can decide what’s best for your child.
The Toothpaste Your Child Should Be Using for Clean, Healthy Teeth
This blog breaks down everything you need to know about choosing the best toothpaste for kids.
Why Dental Care Matters for Expectant Moms
In this blog, we explain some of the most common oral health issues that can arise during pregnancy, discuss how poor maternal oral health can potentially impact the developing baby, and provide steps you can take to maintain good oral hygiene as you await the arrival of your little one.
What’s the Deal With Sippy Cups? Should My Child Use Them or Not?
Got questions about sippy cups? Our pediatric dentist has the answers. Learn when to introduce them, how long kids should use them, and more in this guide.
Tongue- and Lip-Ties: Addressing Common Misconceptions
In this blog, we delve into the most common misconceptions of tongue- and lip-ties and uncover the truth about these conditions that affect many infants and children.
Oral Hygiene Tips for Children With Braces
Here are some oral hygiene tips from our pediatric dentist for children with braces so that they can maintain healthy teeth and gums.