What to Know When Your Child Needs a Tooth Removed
Most baby teeth fall out naturally, so if you are told that your child needs a tooth removed, it can be nerve wracking for a parent. But...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Oct 22 min read
4 Tips to Avoid Cavities this Halloween
Halloween is a fun event for the whole family! From dressing up in costumes, to trick-or-treating with friends, to all the candy – it...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Sep 32 min read
Clenching, grinding, and jaw pain…oh my! How to help your child if they grind or clench their jaw.
You may hear it when they nap, play quietly, or sleep at night. A grinding sound caused by your child’s jaw being clenched or their teeth...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Aug 12 min read
Get Sporty! Take Care your Child’s Teeth like an Olympic Athlete.
Sometimes teaching your child to take care of their teeth can feel like an Olympic sport! With the summer Olympics underway in Paris,...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Jul 22 min read
Spotlight on the Tongue
The amazing and hard-working tongue! With so much focus on your teeth and gums, the tongue deserves some overdue attention. The tongue...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Jun 32 min read
Summer smiles: 6 dental tips for kids to keep cavities away
During the summer, families are busy with camps, activities, and vacations. Throughout all this bustling, how do you keep up a healthy...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
May 22 min read
What's the difference between family dentists and pediatric dentists?
Ever wonder about the difference between family dentists and pediatric dentists? We break down what pediatric dentistry is, why it...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Apr 12 min read
Is it bad to share a toothbrush? And other toothbrush facts.
Sharing toothbrushes. Some do it occasionally, some think it is gross. Either way, it happens more often than you think. Is it a good...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Mar 43 min read
The 5 Stages of Teething
When your adorable baby starts fussing it can mean they have new teeth coming in, otherwise known as teething. This can be an...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Feb 122 min read
What parents need to know about x-rays
What are x-rays? An x-ray is a way to take a picture of dense body parts such as bones or teeth. X-rays safely and painlessly pass...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Jan 233 min read
Quick Tips to Set your Child's Dental Health on the Right Track this Year!
Infants Clean your baby’s gums with gauze or warm washcloth after feedings. Don’t dip baby pacifiers in sugar or sweet liquids. Don’t use...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Dec 4, 20232 min read
Chewing Over Gum Disease: A Parent's Guide to Fighting Back Against Gum Disease in Kids
When you or your child has bad breath, it can be from food, a side effect of medication, or a symptom of a bigger problem, like gum...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Nov 6, 20232 min read
The Magical History of the Tooth Fairy
Parents have been guiding children through tooth loss using rituals since the beginning of time. It’s a rite of passage that marks...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Oct 2, 20233 min read
The sweet dangers of sugar on teeth
It’s candy season, aka Halloween month, which is the sweetest month of the year for kids. With all the treats showing up in the stores,...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Sep 6, 20232 min read
The wonderful world of braces and retainers!
Throughout your child’s development, a dentist may suggest your child see an orthodontist. Orthodontic care is not only to help correct...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Aug 3, 20232 min read
6 ways to calm your child’s fear of the dentist
Sometimes, children develop a fear of the dentist. Whether it is from a bad experience, an association, or simply the unknown, you can...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Jul 3, 20232 min read
What to do when a dental emergency happens on vacation
When you and the family are on vacation, the last thing you want to happen is a dental emergency. The good news is you don't have to...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Jun 5, 20232 min read
Do cavities run in the family?
Just like other health issues, cavities can be inherited or shared with family members. Most of the time, tooth decay (which causes...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
May 1, 20232 min read
The connection between your oral health and overall health
Your child’s oral health can tell a lot about their overall health. Research shows more than 90 percent of diseases that affect the...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Apr 3, 20233 min read
How to safely remove baby teeth
When a child starts losing their baby teeth, it’s an exciting time full of funny smiles and sideways eating. The teeth usually come out...
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