Pregnancy can sure be rough! Your body is changing in all sorts of fun (and not so fun) ways. And your mouth changes too. Pregnancy increases your risks of developing oral diseases like gum disease and cavities because of the physiological, dietary, and hormonal changes...
There are a couple of commemorative days coming up next week that might lead to heavy conversations with your children. Monday is “Stand Up to Cancer Day” and Wednesday is September 11th. We’ve gathered some information on how to discuss topics that aren’t always easy...
Did you know that fluoride is a naturally occurring substance? Most people associate fluoride with visits to the dentist, tooth paste, and municipal water. But let’s find out more about this inorganic anion! Fluoride is a mineral that occurs naturally in many foods, soil, and...
With school starting soon, we thought it would be a good idea to go over the basics of happy, healthy smiles. A- Always brush & floss twice a day. Lead by example and make oral care a family affair. Use a toothpaste with fluoride! Using fluoride...
Did you know that pediatric dentists are specialists with 2-3 extra years of training and education after dental school? Pediatric dentists provide primary care and comprehensive specialty treatment for infants, children, adolescents, and individuals with special health care needs. The majority of dentists are general...
Summer fun has begun in Charleston, SC, and it seems like the list of things we try to put on our children to protect them keeps growing and growing. We thought it would be helpful to compile information from reliable sources (linked in each section)...
There’s something quite exciting about when that first little baby tooth starts to wiggle! It’s a sign that things are really going to start changing for your little one’s mouth! Kids are getting excited about the tooth fairy, and moms are getting teary-eyed because their...
It happens to the best of us … you’ve been told your child has a cavity and that he or she needs a filling. After recovering from the surprise, you may wonder how we go about doing a filling on a child. So we thought...
The best thing about being a dentist is helping people. Having a healthy smile is so much more than having perfectly straight and white teeth. Dental health impacts overall health and also impacts mental health and self esteem. For most people who live in Charleston,...
While April is known for showers and spring flowers, it’s also National Child Abuse Prevention Month. President Barack Obama issued a Presidential proclamation in 2016 saying, “During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we recommit to giving every child a chance to succeed and to ensuring...
