Poor Oral Health Linked to Poor Academic Performance What Does Oral Health Have to Do With Learning? A study in the June issue of The Journal of Pediatrics investigated whether there was an association between poor oral health and poor Read More
Low Calorie Soda Changes the Shape of Baby Teeth Wait- I thought low calorie soda and teeth were okay together? A study in The Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry sought to investigate whether low calorie soda could affect the Read More
What is a Dental Home? The Dental Home is a concept that comes from the American Academy of Pediatrics’ “medical home.” A “medical home” is a pediatrician’s practice where a child has a relationship with that provider. It is well-established Read More
What is Early Childhood Caries? Caries is the technical dental term for cavities. Cavities are literally holes in the mineral surface of the teeth from acid that is produced by bacteria in the oral cavity when that bacterium is exposed Read More
Scared of Dentists? You aren’t alone.
Research suggests that 50-80% of Americans report some form of dental anxiety. In addition, about 25% of Americans are actually scared of dentists.
Safety of Topical Numbing Medications in Children Coastal Pediatric Dental & Anesthesia has always cautioned against the use of topical numbing medications such as Orajel in children that are teething or have tooth pain, in our frequently asked questions (FAQs). Read More
A pediatric dentist is a dental specialist that specializes in the care of children, teenagers, and young adults. Although general dentists may call themselves a family dentist, a children’s dentist, or a kid’s dentist, only a pediatric dentist has undergone Read More
Anesthesia and Children: Is it safe for developing brains? Parents and medical professionals alike are asking the question, “Is anesthesia safe for developing brains?” Parents want to ensure that anesthesia will not cause long-term issues for their child. Likewise, medical Read More
Dental Insurance for Children’s Dentistry Dental insurance has become increasingly complex in recent years, especially with the introduction of pediatric dental plans in the Affordable Care Act. With the Affordable Care Act (ACA, sometimes called Obamacare), pediatric dental coverage became Read More
General Anesthesia for Dental Care Let’s face it, most people don’t exactly enjoy going to the dentist. In fact, 75% of adults have a dental phobia or fear of dentists. Although it is hard to estimate the number of children Read More