Chomp, chomp, chomp…fun facts about teeth and dentistry!
We all know teeth play an important role, but most of us don’t know that much about them. For example, did you know that tooth enamel is...
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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
Jul 13, 20212 min read
Why Choose a Pediatric Dentist?
Pediatric dentistry is the specialty of dentistry that focuses on the oral health of young people. Many families wonder whether they...
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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
Jul 31, 20203 min read
Why Does My Child Grind Their Teeth?
What is Bruxism? Bruxism is the medical term for the grinding of teeth or the clenching of jaws. Bruxism in children is fairly common,...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Jun 15, 20203 min read
Top Ways to Manage Your Child’s Dental Anxiety
Does your child get anxious about going to the dentist? Rest assured, it is perfectly normal – in fact, almost 20% of school age children...
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