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...
Happy smiles start with good nutrition. Even from inside of the womb, children benefit from diets rich in vitamins and minerals. I’m sure we’d all love to have family meals that include appreciative smiles and an abundance of produce, but the reality can be quite...
One of the questions I get asked frequently is, “When do I need to take my child to the dentist for their first visit?” There is a lot of conflicting information out there about infants, young children, dentists and teeth. So what follows is a...
Having a tongue tie is not just an inconvenience, it can have an impact on newborn health, toddler speech development, and can lead to tooth decay and gum disease in older children and adults. Luckily, it’s simple to fix and easy to diagnose. We hope...
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is a minimally invasive way to treat cavities and is easily the biggest innovation for pediatric dentistry in the US in decades. It’s been used in other countries in Europe, Japan, Australia, etc., for a long time. The FDA approved it...
February is Children’s Dental Health Month! Because we want the kids of Charleston to have the brightest, happiest smiles ever, we thought we’d go over three important aspects of pediatric dental care. BRUSHING Creating good dental habits for your children should be a part of every day....
It’s January and winter white is on a lot of minds so we’re diving into tooth whitening. We all want whiter teeth. I know I do. It’s more attractive and helps us feel confident and good about ourselves. The same is largely true throughout human...
Did you know that saliva is one of your body’s defenses against viruses and bacteria? Keeping your mouth healthy helps keep your whole body healthy. Brushing, flossing, staying hydrated, and visiting the best kid dentist in Mt. Pleasant, SC twice a year helps your saliva...
With X-mas coming up, I thought it would be a good time to talk about X-rays! Some of the most frequent questions I get asked in the office are about X-rays. Do my kids really need them? Is it safe? So I thought I’d share...
In Italy gifts are given on the day of the Feast of the Epiphany. A kind witch named La Befana flies around on her broomstick delivering gifts through the chimney and filling stockings. Instead of the milk and cookies we leave for Santa Claus, families...
