Coastal Pediatric Dentistry Blog

Every parent wants to help their children get a strong start. This is why they feed them healthy foods and try to get them into the best schools. When it comes to their oral health, they do their best to teach them how to brush and floss their teeth. However, if those teeth start to come in crooked, many parents simply choose to wait and see if their child “grows out of it.” Unfortunately, this usually lets the problem get worse, and a child will often end up needing extensive orthodontic treatment. Your pediatric dentist in San Luis Obispo, Dr. James Forester, can now help you prevent this. With the Healthy Start System, he can stop many orthodontic issues before they even start. How does it work? Read on to find out more. (more…)

Having a baby is an exciting and joyful time! With so many new things to think about and remember, it may also feel a little overwhelming. Your baby’s teeth are probably not at the top of your list of priorities; however, there are a few things you should be doing to ensure good oral health for your child, even before their first baby teeth arrive. Your pediatric dentist explains.

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It’s a new year, which means one thing to many people: New Year’s Resolutions. Since you’re a parent, you get to make resolutions for your little ones as well. You want everything to be better for them in 2017, but their health is probably your top priority. One simple way you can help is by having them take better care of their teeth. What are a few little things that could make a big impact on their smile this year? Here are 5 easy every day tips from your pediatric dentist in San Luis Obispo, Dr. James Forester.
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February is very special to us here at Coastal Pediatric Dentistry. While we love Valentine’s Day, that’s not the reason why. It’s actually National Children’s Dental Health Month, a time where parents and dentists alike take a little extra time talking about taking care of the Central Coast’s littlest smiles. In that spirit, we’re going to talk about how regular visits to their dentist not only helps your child’s smile that day, but all the days after. By bringing your little one to see their pediatric dentist, you’re taking a big step in helping them learn about why taking care of their teeth is so important.
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This time of year is when it’s great to be a parent. You grew up fantasizing about Santa Claus, and before you know it, you are Santa Claus (it’s OK, we won’t tell). It’s so fun to watch your kids get into the spirit of things and help decorate the house. It all pays off when they rush into the living room and their eyes go wide looking at the presents under the tree. It can also be easy to let their oral hygiene slide during the holidays. Now is when you’re supposed to enjoy all the candies, cakes, pies, and other innumerable goodies that come with the cold weather. It’s important to keep their teeth healthy, however, so here are a few seasonal tips from your pediatric dentist in San Luis Obispo. (more…)