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When dental problems strike for your child, it can be stressful! Luckily, most of them are easily treatable if caught early on. Some are even completely preventable! Keep reading to learn more about the most common dental issues children face and what to do.

If your kids are starting school soon, check out these oral health tips so they can start the school year off with a dazzling, healthy smile.

At Sunshine Pediatric Dentistry, we know you want your kids to grow up happy and healthy. That is why we make your child’s oral care our priority – we believe that establishing good dental habits from the beginning can have a lifelong impact on their health!

Many babies use pacifiers or thumbsucking to comfort themselves. Although sucking on fingers and a pacifier can help soothe your child, these habits also lead to issues in their developing mouth

At Sunshine Pediatric Dentistry, we care for the smiles of children of all ages. We love seeing our young patients grow through the many stages of early life. Many important milestones occur during this time, from your child’s first word to their first step to their first day of school.

If your child has a fear of the dentist, it’s important that you help them overcome their anxiety. Optimal dental health is most likely to be achieved with daily at-home oral hygiene AND regular cleanings and checkups at the dentist. Here are some helpful tips and tricks to help you and your kiddo out!

If you have a young child who needs oral surgery, you may be worried not only about the surgery itself, but about the sedation, as well. To put your mind at ease, we’ll discuss what dental sedation is, what types there are, and what to expect when your child is sedated.

At Sunshine Pediatric Dentistry, many of our team members are parents and understand how difficult it can be to ensure that your children maintain a healthy diet. While we know that it’s fun to indulge in the occasional sweet treat or junk-food snack, we want to educate our patients and their parents about the effect food has on the health of their teeth.

At Sunshine Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Ayala and the rest of our qualified team work hard to take care of all your child’s dental needs. From routine cleanings and exams to root canals and extractions, we provide a wide variety of services for all your child’s dental needs.

It’s that time of year: back to school! As a parent, it may feel overwhelming trying to prepare your kiddos for everything they’ll encounter in the classroom and beyond. But for all things dental-related, Sunshine Pediatric Dentistry is here to help! Read on for some simple back-to-school dental tips.