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
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
Dental Cavities in Children – How Common Is It? Dental caries, also called cavities, is the most common infectious disease in children. It is also the most common chronic disease in both children and adults. As a parent you are not Read More
Coastal Pediatric Dental & Anesthesia describes the risks and benefits of pediatric conscious sedation
We answer the question, “Why are fillings in baby teeth necessary?” Despite the fact that your child will lose their primary teeth, healthy baby teeth are important for your child’s growth and development.
Have You Ever Wondered When Your Baby’s Teeth Will Come In? Of course you have, this is a natural question for parents. Some parents worry that their child is delayed because they haven’t gotten teeth yet while their peers have. Read More
Outpatient sedation and anesthesia has had a long history in dental offices. Dental procedures aren’t exactly everyone’s favorite past time, hence the saying, “having as much fun as a root canal.” Despite the advances in local anesthesia, many people simply Read More