by Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry | May 19, 2026 | Oral Health
Being bitten mid-feed by your teething baby can catch you off guard. Teething and breastfeeding often overlap in ways many parents do not expect, especially the first time it happens. But not every baby bites while nursing during the teething phase. Some move through...
by Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry | May 7, 2026 | Oral Health
Traveling with kids already comes with its own set of unknowns. But unfortunately dental problems have a knack for showing up when you’re nowhere near your regular dentist’s office. Even smaller issues, like a loose crown or sensitivity after eating...
by Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry | Apr 28, 2026 | Oral Health
Children learn by watching the adults around them. Before they can explain their actions, they begin to pick up on everyday patterns. This includes how routines are handled at home. Oral hygiene is part of those routines. The habits you follow and the tone you bring...
by Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry | Mar 27, 2026 | Oral Health
We spend a lot of time talking about brushing, flossing, and taking kids to the dentist twice a year, and for good reason. Those habits are part of a healthy routine. At the same time, there is another side of dental health that doesn’t get nearly as much...
by Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry | Mar 24, 2026 | Oral Health
Most parents know to limit candy and sugary drinks, but pediatric dental issues often begin much earlier than the first lollipop. The habits, routines, and assumptions that develop in a child’s earliest years shape their oral health throughout childhood and beyond....
by Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry | Feb 27, 2026 | Oral Health
Every parent wants to take good care of their child’s teeth. In our office, we see families trying a wide range of tips, products, and home remedies they’ve heard about online or from other parents. Many of these ideas sound helpful at first. Still, not everything...
