by Christina Steiner | Sep 1, 2020 | dental care, dentist, health, parent tips, protection, smile, teens, Uncategorized
Teenagers and adolescents, defined broadly as youths between the ages of 10 to 18, have distinctive needs when it comes to their dental care. This group has been shown to be at an increased risk for cavities and periodontal disease, tends to have poor nutritional...
by Christina Steiner | Aug 7, 2020 | dentist, health, kids, parent tips, protection, smile
What is Bruxism? Bruxism is the medical term for the grinding of teeth or the clenching of jaws. Bruxism in children is fairly common, with research showing that 20-30% of children will grind or clench their teeth. The good news is that because their teeth and jaws...
by Christina Steiner | Jun 16, 2020 | dental care, dentist, easing fears, health, kids, parent tips
Does your child get anxious about going to the dentist? Rest assured, it is perfectly normal – in fact, almost 20% of school age children are afraid of visiting the dentist. Whether its fear of being separated from their parents or a fear of the unknown, there are...
by Christina Steiner | May 1, 2020 | dental care, dentist, health, kids, parent tips, protection
The thought of going to the dentist right now, in the middle of a pandemic, can be anxiety-inducing. While routine visits need to wait until our office reopens, we are available in the case of a dental emergency. Below are situations that need immediate attention, and...
by Christina Steiner | Apr 23, 2020 | dental care, dentist, health, kids, parent tips, protection, smile
Here we are, more than a month into quarantine, and you may be wondering if you’ll ever get to see your pediatric dentist again! We here at Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry miss our patients enormously and want to make sure you’re all taking care of your children’s...
by Christina Steiner | Apr 1, 2020 | dental care, dental care products, dentist, health, kids, parent tips, protection, smile
What are Sealants? Sealants are thin, plastic coatings painted on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, where most cavities in children are found. When the cavity-causing bacteria that live in everyone’s mouth meet leftover food particles, they produce acids that...
