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28 05, 2023

The Importance of Baby or Primary Teeth

By |2023-05-14T23:51:33+00:00May 28th, 2023|baby teeth, Cavieties, Dental health Month, Dentist, Fun facts, Oral Care, Oral Health|0 Comments

While baby teeth may seem unimportant since they eventually fall out, they play a critical role in a child's oral health and development. Baby teeth serve as placeholders for permanent teeth, helping to guide them into their proper positions. Without these placeholders, permanent teeth may emerge misaligned or crowded, which can cause issues with speech, chewing, and overall oral health. Baby teeth also play a role in speech development, as they help children learn to [...]

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14 05, 2023

Your Child’s First Dental Visit to Dr. Jamie Sahouria

By |2023-05-14T23:46:39+00:00May 14th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Your Child’s First Dental Visit to Dr. Jamie Sahouria

The first dental visit is an important milestone in a child's oral health journey. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children have their first dental visit by age one or within six months of the eruption of their first tooth. During the first dental visit, Dr. Jamie Sahouria will perform a simple examination to assess your child's oral health and development. She may also provide a dental cleaning and discuss proper oral hygiene [...]

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12 10, 2020

Avoiding Spooky Smiles this Halloween

By |2020-10-12T22:52:58+00:00October 12th, 2020|Candy, Cavieties, Education, Fun facts, Holidays and Teeth|Comments Off on Avoiding Spooky Smiles this Halloween

Halloween is a holiday that is a favorite among kids and adult everywhere. Who wouldn't want to get dressed up in a fun costume and hang out with friends and family and get free candy and treats?  This annual tradition, however, can play some unwanted tricks on one's teeth if one is not careful. It is important to know what types of treats are better for teeth. The sugar in those treats can feed the [...]

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24 03, 2020

Trying to save a knocked out permanent tooth

By |2020-03-24T17:20:43+00:00March 24th, 2020|Dentist, Education, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Trying to save a knocked out permanent tooth

Knocking out a permanent tooth is every parent’s worst nightmare. When I see a patient with this type of dental trauma, not only do I need to be on my toes to calm the injured child, I also like to take a moment to calm down mom and dad. There is something very real about missing a body part that shakes even the most tough adult demeanor. Losing a baby tooth is not a problem [...]

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12 11, 2019

Dental Sealants

By |2019-11-12T22:54:54+00:00November 12th, 2019|Dentist, Diet, Education, Fun facts, sealant|Comments Off on Dental Sealants

Most people know that brushing and flossing your teeth are the most proven way to prevent dental decay. These two things combined with twice yearly visits to the dentist are the best bet for never having to experience a dental filling or a crown. However, it is not always the easiest thing to completely clean all of the small nooks and crannies in your teeth. This is especially true if you are blessed with deep [...]

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21 08, 2019

Preparing for your child’s first dental visit

By |2019-08-21T14:40:19+00:00August 21st, 2019|Dentist, Education, Fun facts, Oral Care, Oral Health, School, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Preparing for your child’s first dental visit

Going to the dentist should and can be enjoyable. Yes, you read that right: dental visits do not have to be scary or anxiety filled times! There are a few tips and tricks parents can use with their children to help achieve a positive visit to the dentist. The ultimate goal is to make kids understand the importance of caring for their teeth and to get them and keep them on the path to lifelong, [...]

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25 07, 2019

Back to School with a Healthy Smile

By |2019-07-25T17:44:22+00:00July 25th, 2019|Cavieties, Dentist, Education, Fun facts|Comments Off on Back to School with a Healthy Smile

In just a little under a month, the Cotati Rohnert Park Unified School District heads back to school for the 2019-2020 school year. Summer is a great time to check in with your child's dentist and get teeth in tip top shape for back to school. Dental decay is actually one of the most prevalent disease of childhood. The other top contenders are asthma, diabetes and obesity. Dental caries is actually number one, which is [...]

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31 05, 2019

Mouthguards to protect your child’s teeth

By |2019-05-31T21:40:17+00:00May 31st, 2019|Braces, Dentist, Education|Comments Off on Mouthguards to protect your child’s teeth

The warmer weather always means more kids are playing outdoors. Whether your kids are playing in a league or just playing a pickup game of baseball in the yard with friends, it is important that you protect their teeth from sports related injuries. One of the best ways to do this, is with mouthguards. Mouthguards come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Your child's dentist can even make a custom mouthguard just for their [...]

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9 05, 2019

Summer Snacking & Your Child’s Teeth

By |2019-05-09T15:52:34+00:00May 9th, 2019|Cavieties, Dentist, Diet, Education, Health|Comments Off on Summer Snacking & Your Child’s Teeth

There is only a month or so of school left and Summer is upon us. The days are longer and the sun is shining hot. It is important to stay hydrated during the hot months coming up. Dehydration can be a serious medical issue if left untreated. Any dentist will tell you that the best drink choice for teeth is water. Water not only helps to remove food debris from your teeth and gums, it [...]

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10 04, 2019

Tooth Friendly Easter Tips

By |2019-04-10T15:49:51+00:00April 10th, 2019|Candy, Cavieties, Holidays and Teeth, Sugar|Comments Off on Tooth Friendly Easter Tips

Easter is coming in a few week and that means that kids across the world will wake up to a a fun Easter basket surprise. In my own childhood, my parents would often times fill that basket with fun treats for me and my four siblings. I remember crunching down on those chocolate bunny ears while singing the Peter Cottontail song. Easter is actually the second largest candy-selling holiday behind Halloween. Each year there are [...]

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