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
Jan 4, 20232 min read
How to stop your child from biting their nails
Kids can bite their nails for many reasons: curiosity, boredom, stress relief, habit, or imitation. But when they chew on nails for an...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
May 3, 20223 min read
“Healthy” snacks that may not be great for your child’s teeth
You’re already teaching your child the basics of taking care of teeth: brush twice a day, floss, and regular dental cleanings and...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Feb 4, 20222 min read
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month!
For National Children’s Dental Health Month this February, the theme is “Sealants make sense”. This decades long dental practice...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Jan 4, 20222 min read
Want a healthy alternative to sugar? Try xylitol. It’s naturally sweet.
There’s an ingredient that’s getting a lot more attention these days for its ability to substitute for sugar in food. It’s xylitol!...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Dec 3, 20212 min read
Gift ideas to excite your kids about oral health.
For the holidays, we typically think of toys and sweets for gifts. But what if you gave gifts to improve your kid’s oral health? Good...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Nov 1, 20213 min read
Brush, Floss, Rinse, Repeat
An easy breakdown for how to care for your child’s teeth. The holidays are around the corner and that means lots of friends, family, and...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Oct 1, 20212 min read
How to have a Ghoulishly Healthy Halloween!
The weather is cooling and the leaves are changing colors…which means Halloween is right around the corner! While you’re busy planning...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Sep 1, 20211 min read
Healthy Snacks for Healthy Smiles
When you are on the go and running your family between school, extracurricular activities, and other events, it can be hard to eat well....
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Aug 1, 20212 min read
Keep Kids’ Teeth Healthy During Summer Travel
As the end of summer draws nearer, many families are squeezing in one or two more vacations. If you’re one of those families, it’s...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Jun 3, 20212 min read
Top Ways Pregnant Women Can Give Their Newborns a Healthy Start
Are you pregnant? Congratulations, and guess what? Now you’re brushing for two! Pregnancy changes many things in an expectant mother’s...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Apr 1, 20213 min read
How to Treat Your Child’s Canker Sore
Canker sores are small, shallow open wounds (or ulcers) in your mouth that can make eating and talking painful. Canker sores can happen...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Mar 1, 20213 min read
Will Thumb Sucking Harm My Child’s Teeth?
Why do kids suck their thumbs? Thumb sucking is a natural reflex that begins in the womb, before birth. For babies and small children, it...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Feb 1, 20212 min read
How Water Keeps Your Child’s Teeth Healthy
Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) to raise awareness about...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Jan 7, 20215 min read
Added Sugar and Your Child’s Teeth
We know you want to give your family nutritious meals and snacks, but knowing which foods are healthy isn’t always easy. While sugar is...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Dec 3, 20202 min read
Are Tooth Decay and Cavities Genetic?
Can we be born with bad teeth? If you’ve been wondering if your genes play a role in your child’s oral health, the short answer is yes....
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Nov 11, 20202 min read
The Importance of Your Child’s Routine Dental Visits
We know that most of our normal routines have been upended recently by the pandemic. Work, school, play, vacations and family visits all...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Oct 1, 20202 min read
How to Have a Healthy Halloween
Halloween will most certainly look different this year, but Halloween treats are sure to be a part of the festivities. It’s natural to be...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Aug 31, 20202 min read
Tips on Supporting Your Teen’s Oral Care
Teenagers and adolescents, defined broadly as youths between the ages of 10 to 18, have distinctive needs when it comes to their dental...
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