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Posted March 14, 2024 / Blog, Patient Care
The Doctors of CCFD

Baby Bottles & Water: It’s Complicated

Coastal Cosmetic Family Dentistry wants to tackle the issue of babies and water intake in today’s blog. Of course, water is the healthiest beverage available for kids and adults, particularly when it comes to oral hygiene, but in babies less than six months of age, water is a no-no.   Until babies are six months old,… (Read More)

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Posted February 27, 2024 / Blog, Patient Care
The Doctors of CCFD

Teens & Prescription Opioid Use

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 40 Americans die from prescription opioid overdoses every day. As the opioid crisis grows, so does our expanded public knowledge—such as the realization that addiction to this family of drugs often begins with an innocent prescription. Many teens first experience opioids when a… (Read More)

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Posted February 13, 2024 / Blog, Dental Health
The Doctors of CCFD

Can My Child Skip Visits to the Dentist?

You may think of our team at Coastal Cosmetic Family Dentistry as part of your child’s defensive line keeping them safe from gum disease and tooth decay, but we’re also myth busters! You’ve probably heard one of the most common misconceptions we have to challenge: dentistry isn’t important until after children lose their baby teeth. … (Read More)

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Posted January 16, 2024 / Blog, Dental Health
The Doctors of CCFD

Down Syndrome & Dental Issues

Today, Coastal Cosmetic Family Dentistry would like to discuss the unique dental characteristics of those with Down Syndrome. First teeth may arrive later. Children who have Down syndrome can get their first teeth anywhere from 12 to 24 months of age; they may not have a complete set of baby teeth until age 4 or… (Read More)

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Posted December 27, 2023 / Blog, Dental Health, Patient Care
The Doctors of CCFD

Teens & Tobacco: Know the Risks

Today, Coastal Cosmetic Family Dentistry wants to give teens the bottom line about tobacco use: there is no such thing as a “safe” or “safer” tobacco product. Every tobacco product contains nicotine in varying amounts—and not only is nicotine addictive, but it can also harm the brain. (Many people don’t realize the brain continues developing… (Read More)

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Posted December 13, 2023 / Blog, Patient Care
The Doctors of CCFD

Social Stories: Support for Kids with Autism

In this blog article, Coastal Cosmetic Family Dentistry discusses Social Stories™ and how they help provide emotional support to autistic kids with the goal of improving their dental (and other) experiences. A social story about going to the dentist follows specific criteria and story elements to reinforce a safe, detailed description of a dental visit… (Read More)

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Posted November 27, 2023 / Blog, Dental Health
The Doctors of CCFD

What Are Maxillary Teeth?

The upper teeth formed along the maxillary jawbone are called “maxillary teeth” and include the top incisors, molars, premolars, and canines. Coastal Cosmetic Family Dentistry shares more information about maxillary teeth below. Understanding the role of the upper teeth and caring for them properly is important in the fight against bacteria and infection in gum… (Read More)

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Posted November 15, 2023 / Blog, Dental Health, Patient Care
The Doctors of CCFD

Special Needs Dentistry: Everyone Deserves a Healthy Smile!

The Americans with Disabilities Act defines disability as a “physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.” (Specific examples of major life activities addressed by the ADA include functions such as caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing and learning.)  Disabilities may be congenital (present… (Read More)

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Posted October 27, 2023 / Blog, Patient Care
The Doctors of CCFD

Grandparents, Grandkids & Dental Care

Coastal Cosmetic Family Dentistry has been thinking about how much things have changed in the world of dentistry since today’s grandparents were growing kids themselves. Grandparents today are often very involved in the daily lives of their grandchildren—they may live close by, provide financial assistance, or assume childcare responsibilities for working parents. Since oral hygiene… (Read More)

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