April is National Facial Protection Month

April 3rd, 2024

The Importance of Facial Protection Americans from all walks of life should mark April as National Facial Protection Month on their calendars. The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy for Sports Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons have combined forces to sponsor this annual campaign, which aims…
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When to Begin Dental Care for Your Child

March 27th, 2024

Children’s oral health differs from that of adults in a variety of ways. Dr. Coloma and our team want you to understand how you can provide the best care for your son or daughter’s teeth. It’s essential to understand what your child will need from you when it comes to his or her oral health…
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Clean Toothbrush/Healthy Toothbrush

March 20th, 2024

We’ve all learned a lot about staying healthy lately. As a parent, you give good advice about avoiding germs in public places, cleaning things that get touched a lot like phones and keyboards, and learning the best way to wash hands. These small daily habits can have a big effect on your child’s health. And…
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Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths

March 6th, 2024

At Arlene J. Coloma, DDS, MS Pediatric Dentistry, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One of the most common ways we recommend to boost your oral health is by improving your diet, because you (and your…
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