Your Toddler’s First Dental Visit

July 31st, 2024

It’s common for toddlers to be wary of strangers, but their first experience at the dentist shouldn’t be a scary one. Dr. Coloma and our team have five tips for you to make your child’s first visit to Arlene J. Coloma, DDS, MS Pediatric Dentistry easy as pie! Bringing your child to one of your…
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Dental-Healthy Snacks for Your School-Aged Child

July 24th, 2024

Kids are constantly active and constantly growing. No wonder they’re constantly hungry! When it’s time for a snack, here are some tips to make between meal treats timely, tasty, and tooth-friendly. Keep snacks to a minimum Every time we eat, we’re also providing food for the bacteria in our mouths. Bacteria use sugars to produce…
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Do I lose my wisdom if I lose my wisdom teeth?

July 17th, 2024

The third molars have long been known as your “wisdom teeth,” because they are the last teeth to erupt from the gums – usually sometime during the late teens to early twenties. This is a time in life that many consider an “age of wisdom”; hence the term, “wisdom teeth.” Extracting the third molars does…
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Protect Your Baby from Early Childhood Caries

July 10th, 2024

Your baby’s first smiles are precious—and you want to make sure those precious smiles are as healthy as they are beautiful. One of the most important ways to protect your child’s dental health is by preventing early childhood caries, or cavities. You might be thinking, “Tooth decay? Babies?” Yes, babies and toddlers can get cavities,…
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