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September 9, 2026
September 9, 2026
Welcome to Pelican Pediatric Dentistry
Welcome to Pelican Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Chris Savoy grew up right here in the community he now serves. After earning his undergraduate degree at Tulane University, he completed dental school at LSU and stayed on for his pediatric residency, also at LSU. He went on to earn an MBA from the University of Louisiana Lafayette, and from day one of owning a practice, he has never worked as an associate.
Dr. Chris Savoy grew up right here in the community he now serves. After earning his undergraduate degree at Tulane University, he completed dental school at LSU and stayed on for his pediatric residency, also at LSU. He went on to earn an MBA from the University of Louisiana Lafayette, and from day one of owning a practice, he has never worked as an associate.
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September 9, 2026
September 9, 2026
Welcome to Pelican Pediatric Dentistry
Welcome to Pelican Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Chris Savoy grew up right here in the community he now serves. After earning his undergraduate degree at Tulane University, he completed dental school at LSU and stayed on for his pediatric residency, also at LSU. He went on to earn an MBA from the University of Louisiana Lafayette, and from day one of owning a practice, he has never worked as an associate.
Dr. Chris Savoy grew up right here in the community he now serves. After earning his undergraduate degree at Tulane University, he completed dental school at LSU and stayed on for his pediatric residency, also at LSU. He went on to earn an MBA from the University of Louisiana Lafayette, and from day one of owning a practice, he has never worked as an associate.
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April 30, 2026
April 30, 2026
How to Keep Pacifiers Clean and Safe for Your Child
How to Keep Pacifiers Clean and Safe for Your Child
Pacifiers spend a significant amount of time in your baby’s mouth, which makes them a potential breeding ground for bacteria if not properly cared for.
Pacifiers spend a significant amount of time in your baby’s mouth, which makes them a potential breeding ground for bacteria if not properly cared for.
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April 28, 2026
April 28, 2026
What Dentists Can Spot in Your Child’s Dental X-Rays
What Dentists Can Spot in Your Child’s Dental X-Rays
Dental X-rays for children capture images beneath the surface of the teeth and gums.
Dental X-rays for children capture images beneath the surface of the teeth and gums.
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April 20, 2026
April 20, 2026
Early Signs Your Child May Need Orthodontic Care
Early Signs Your Child May Need Orthodontic Care
An early evaluation does not always lead to treatment right away. In many situations, it simply leads to observation over time.
An early evaluation does not always lead to treatment right away. In many situations, it simply leads to observation over time.
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March 31, 2026
March 31, 2026
How to Help Children with Special Needs Tolerate Brushing and Flossing
How to Help Children with Special Needs Tolerate Brushing and Flossing
This post outlines strategies for preparing the space, selecting the right toothbrushes and flossing aids, building tolerance, and partnering with your dental
This post outlines strategies for preparing the space, selecting the right toothbrushes and flossing aids, building tolerance, and partnering with your dental
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March 26, 2026
March 26, 2026
Understanding Space Maintainers for Kids
Understanding Space Maintainers for Kids
This guide explains what space maintainers are and what you can expect during the process.
This guide explains what space maintainers are and what you can expect during the process.
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March 19, 2026
March 19, 2026
How Cavities Can Affect Your Child's Nutrition and Eating Habits
How Cavities Can Affect Your Child's Nutrition and Eating Habits
Cavities can affect more than your child’s teeth. They can influence how your child eats and the foods they feel comfortable choosing each day.
Cavities can affect more than your child’s teeth. They can influence how your child eats and the foods they feel comfortable choosing each day.
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February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
How Sealants Reduce the Risk of Cavities in Children
How Sealants Reduce the Risk of Cavities in Children
A dental sealant is a thin protective coating that is applied directly to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth.
A dental sealant is a thin protective coating that is applied directly to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth.
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February 25, 2026
February 25, 2026
How Plaque Buildup Affects Your Child's Gums
How Plaque Buildup Affects Your Child's Gums
Most parents are familiar with the sticky film that forms on teeth throughout the day. That film is plaque, and it’s building up in your child’s mouth.
Most parents are familiar with the sticky film that forms on teeth throughout the day. That film is plaque, and it’s building up in your child’s mouth.
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February 19, 2026
February 19, 2026
Flossing for Kids: When to Start and How to Do It Right
Flossing for Kids: When to Start and How to Do It Right
In this National Dental Health Month, this guide reviews the basics of flossing for kids, including when to start, simple step by step techniques, and practical
In this National Dental Health Month, this guide reviews the basics of flossing for kids, including when to start, simple step by step techniques, and practical
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January 30, 2026
January 30, 2026
What Parents Should Know About Stainless Steel and Tooth-Colored Crowns
What Parents Should Know About Stainless Steel and Tooth-Colored Crowns
Dental crowns are a common and effective way to protect and restore children’s teeth.
Dental crowns are a common and effective way to protect and restore children’s teeth.
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January 27, 2026
January 27, 2026
How Often Should a Child with Special Needs See the Dentist?
How Often Should a Child with Special Needs See the Dentist?
Dental care is important for every child, and for those with special needs, it is even more essential.
Dental care is important for every child, and for those with special needs, it is even more essential.
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January 20, 2026
January 20, 2026
Why Prevention is the Best Way to Protect Your Child's Teeth
Why Prevention is the Best Way to Protect Your Child's Teeth
When you focus on prevention early, you reduce the risk of cavities, gum disease, and other dental issues that can cause pain, missed school days, and expensive
When you focus on prevention early, you reduce the risk of cavities, gum disease, and other dental issues that can cause pain, missed school days, and expensive
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December 26, 2025
December 26, 2025
Choosing the Right Dentist for Children with Special Needs
Choosing the Right Dentist for Children with Special Needs
Taking a child to the dentist can feel challenging for many families, especially when the child has special needs.
Taking a child to the dentist can feel challenging for many families, especially when the child has special needs.
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December 15, 2025
December 15, 2025
Easing Your Child’s Tooth Sensitivity During Cold Weather
Easing Your Child’s Tooth Sensitivity During Cold Weather
Cold weather, combined with all the warm drinks we sip to take the chill off, can trigger unexpected tooth pain.
Cold weather, combined with all the warm drinks we sip to take the chill off, can trigger unexpected tooth pain.
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November 25, 2025
November 25, 2025
Fun Dental Stocking Stuffers for Kids in Acadiana
Fun Dental Stocking Stuffers for Kids in Acadiana
You don’t have to fill stockings with the usual candy haul. There are plenty of fun, tooth-friendly gifts that kids love and that help keep their teeth healthy.
You don’t have to fill stockings with the usual candy haul. There are plenty of fun, tooth-friendly gifts that kids love and that help keep their teeth healthy.
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November 14, 2025
November 14, 2025
What You Can Do to Prevent Dry Mouth in Kids When Temperatures Drop
What You Can Do to Prevent Dry Mouth in Kids When Temperatures Drop
Even though Louisiana doesn’t get harsh winters, the cooler, drier weather we do get can still affect kids in ways parents might not expect, including how much
Even though Louisiana doesn’t get harsh winters, the cooler, drier weather we do get can still affect kids in ways parents might not expect, including how much
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November 5, 2025
November 5, 2025
How to Keep Your Kids’ Teeth Healthy During the Sugar-Filled Holiday Season
How to Keep Your Kids’ Teeth Healthy During the Sugar-Filled Holiday Season
Here are some simple, realistic ways to manage your child’s sugar cravings during the holidays and keep their teeth healthy.
Here are some simple, realistic ways to manage your child’s sugar cravings during the holidays and keep their teeth healthy.
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September 19, 2025
September 19, 2025
How to Keep Your Kid’s Gums Healthy
How to Keep Your Kid’s Gums Healthy
September is here, and along with the change in seasons comes National Gum Health Month.
September is here, and along with the change in seasons comes National Gum Health Month.
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August 27, 2025
August 27, 2025
Football Season and Mouthguards: Protecting Young Athletes in Acadiana
Football Season and Mouthguards: Protecting Young Athletes in Acadiana
Helmets and pads are always top of mind, but one piece of equipment that often gets overlooked is the mouthguard.
Helmets and pads are always top of mind, but one piece of equipment that often gets overlooked is the mouthguard.
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August 27, 2025
August 27, 2025
Back to School Dental Tips Every Parent Should Know
Back to School Dental Tips Every Parent Should Know
Here are a few easy, practical tips to help keep their smile healthy all school year long.
Here are a few easy, practical tips to help keep their smile healthy all school year long.
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July 30, 2025
July 30, 2025
The Connection Between Oral Health and Overall Health in Children
The Connection Between Oral Health and Overall Health in Children
What happens in the mouth can affect the entire body. Once you understand that connection, it becomes easier to make decisions that support your child’s health
What happens in the mouth can affect the entire body. Once you understand that connection, it becomes easier to make decisions that support your child’s health
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July 16, 2025
July 16, 2025
Essential Summer Dental Tips Every Acadiana Parent Should Know
Essential Summer Dental Tips Every Acadiana Parent Should Know
Summer in Louisiana means snowballs, pool parties, and a more relaxed schedule. With all the fun, it’s easy for daily routines like brushing and flossing to
Summer in Louisiana means snowballs, pool parties, and a more relaxed schedule. With all the fun, it’s easy for daily routines like brushing and flossing to
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June 25, 2025
June 25, 2025
The Impact of Pacifiers on Your Baby’s Teeth: What Parents Need to Know
The Impact of Pacifiers on Your Baby’s Teeth: What Parents Need to Know
Pacifiers aren't all good or all bad. It really comes down to timing and knowing what signs to watch for.
Pacifiers aren't all good or all bad. It really comes down to timing and knowing what signs to watch for.
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June 18, 2025
June 18, 2025
When to Consider an Orthodontic Evaluation for Your Child
When to Consider an Orthodontic Evaluation for Your Child
As kids grow up, their smiles go through a lot of changes. Baby teeth fall out, adult teeth come in, and sometimes those changes don’t happen exactly as
As kids grow up, their smiles go through a lot of changes. Baby teeth fall out, adult teeth come in, and sometimes those changes don’t happen exactly as
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June 6, 2025
June 6, 2025
Why Hydration Plays a Key Role in Your Child’s Dental Health
Why Hydration Plays a Key Role in Your Child’s Dental Health
Drinking enough water throughout the day can do far more for dental health than most people realize.
Drinking enough water throughout the day can do far more for dental health than most people realize.
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May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025
How to Make Flossing Fun for Kids (Yes, It’s Possible!)
How to Make Flossing Fun for Kids (Yes, It’s Possible!)
We all want our kids to grow up with strong, healthy smiles—and flossing is a key part of that. But, getting children excited about flossing isn’t always easy.
We all want our kids to grow up with strong, healthy smiles—and flossing is a key part of that. But, getting children excited about flossing isn’t always easy.
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May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025
Smart Snack Swaps for a Healthier Smile: Simple Tips for Protecting Your Child’s Teeth
Smart Snack Swaps for a Healthier Smile: Simple Tips for Protecting Your Child’s Teeth
While good oral hygiene is essential, making smart choices during snack time can be just as impactful in preventing cavities and tooth decay.
While good oral hygiene is essential, making smart choices during snack time can be just as impactful in preventing cavities and tooth decay.
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May 7, 2025
May 7, 2025
Does Your Child Brush and Floss Properly? Here's How to Help Them Do It Right
Does Your Child Brush and Floss Properly? Here's How to Help Them Do It Right
Building healthy habits early on is one of the best gifts you can give your child, and that includes taking care of their smile.
Building healthy habits early on is one of the best gifts you can give your child, and that includes taking care of their smile.
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March 27, 2025
March 27, 2025
What Parents Can Do to Reduce Dental Anxiety in Children
What Parents Can Do to Reduce Dental Anxiety in Children
Dental anxiety is common among kids, but with the right approach, you can help them feel more comfortable and confident during their visits.
Dental anxiety is common among kids, but with the right approach, you can help them feel more comfortable and confident during their visits.
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March 19, 2025
March 19, 2025
The Benefits of Taking Your Child to a Pediatric Dentist
The Benefits of Taking Your Child to a Pediatric Dentist
Pediatric dentists are specially trained to care for young patients in a way that makes visits comfortable and stress-free.
Pediatric dentists are specially trained to care for young patients in a way that makes visits comfortable and stress-free.
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February 26, 2025
February 26, 2025
How to Care for Your Child’s Teeth While Wearing Braces
How to Care for Your Child’s Teeth While Wearing Braces
Braces do a great job of straightening teeth, but they also require extra care. With brackets and wires in place, food can get stuck more easily, leading to
Braces do a great job of straightening teeth, but they also require extra care. With brackets and wires in place, food can get stuck more easily, leading to
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February 20, 2025
February 20, 2025
National Children's Dental Health Month: Tips for Keeping Your Child's Smile Healthy
National Children's Dental Health Month: Tips for Keeping Your Child's Smile Healthy
As we observe National Children’s Dental Health Month, we want to take the opportunity to remind parents of some simple yet effective tips to prevent cavities.
As we observe National Children’s Dental Health Month, we want to take the opportunity to remind parents of some simple yet effective tips to prevent cavities.
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October 29, 2021
October 29, 2021
Pumpkin Stencils
Pumpkin Stencils
Spooky or fun, there’s something for everyone! Pumpkin carving is a fun way to give your pumpkins a new purpose.
Spooky or fun, there’s something for everyone! Pumpkin carving is a fun way to give your pumpkins a new purpose.
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October 1, 2021
October 1, 2021
October Brushing and Flossing Calendar
October Brushing and Flossing Calendar
Need an engaging way to keep your kids on a brushing/flossing schedule? Check out this October themed calendar - each day has 2 checkboxes for brushing and 1
Need an engaging way to keep your kids on a brushing/flossing schedule? Check out this October themed calendar - each day has 2 checkboxes for brushing and 1
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September 20, 2021
September 20, 2021
National Gum Care Awareness Month: Focus on Your Child’s Gum Health!
National Gum Care Awareness Month: Focus on Your Child’s Gum Health!
September is National Gum Care Awareness Month! This means it’s a great time for us to revisit some simple tips and information to help you work with your kids
September is National Gum Care Awareness Month! This means it’s a great time for us to revisit some simple tips and information to help you work with your kids
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August 10, 2021
August 10, 2021
How to Brush and Floss Your Child's Teeth
How to Brush and Floss Your Child's Teeth
Brushing Use a 45-degree angle to the gums to prepare for brushing. When brushing, use short, gentle back and forth strokes.
Brushing Use a 45-degree angle to the gums to prepare for brushing. When brushing, use short, gentle back and forth strokes.
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June 21, 2021
June 21, 2021
Your Child Has a Loose Tooth! Now What?
Your Child Has a Loose Tooth! Now What?
Around the age of five or six, children will begin losing their baby teeth. The first loose tooth is always an exciting time, but it’s understandable for
Around the age of five or six, children will begin losing their baby teeth. The first loose tooth is always an exciting time, but it’s understandable for
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May 21, 2021
May 21, 2021
How to Prepare Your Child for Their First Visit to the Dentist
How to Prepare Your Child for Their First Visit to the Dentist
We, along with the American Dental Association, recommend children have their first dentist visit around their 1st birthday or by the time their first tooth
We, along with the American Dental Association, recommend children have their first dentist visit around their 1st birthday or by the time their first tooth
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April 20, 2021
April 20, 2021
Parents' Guide to Healthy Smiles
Parents' Guide to Healthy Smiles
Milestones to consider and helpful tips for kids of all ages: Navigating the world of dental and oral health from infancy to adulthood.
Milestones to consider and helpful tips for kids of all ages: Navigating the world of dental and oral health from infancy to adulthood.
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February 23, 2021
February 23, 2021
Oral & Dental Care for Infants and Toddlers
Oral & Dental Care for Infants and Toddlers
In honor of Dental Health Month we're talking about our insights into oral and dental care for infants, toddlers, young children.
In honor of Dental Health Month we're talking about our insights into oral and dental care for infants, toddlers, young children.
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January 20, 2021
January 20, 2021
The Importance of Pediatric Dentistry
The Importance of Pediatric Dentistry
Pediatric dentistry offers a number of advantages that span across preventative care and restorative treatments that ensure optimal dental and oral health
Pediatric dentistry offers a number of advantages that span across preventative care and restorative treatments that ensure optimal dental and oral health
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Book your child's first visit with Pelican today
Whether you're a longtime New Iberia family or a parent in north Lafayette looking for a trusted pediatric dentist closer to home, Pelican is here for you. Our team is ready to welcome your child, answer every question, and make sure your family leaves feeling confident and cared for. Two locations, one trusted team, and we can't wait to meet you.
