One of the questions I get on a regular basis is about mouthwash. Should I use mouthwash with my child? What ages is it appropriate? Do mouthwashes help prevent cavities? What kind of mouthwashes should I use? Here’s a breakdown of what I think is...
In just one week Charleston County schools are back in session. Ready or not, it’s time to get back into your school routine. Sleep is one of the most important parts of preparing your kids for their school day. Poor sleep not only impacts mood...
Just like children are not little adults, primary teeth (also called deciduous or baby teeth) are not just little permanent teeth. Anatomically, baby teeth are very different from permanent teeth. The enamel layer (outer surface of teeth) is thinner on baby teeth and more susceptible to...
Did you know that a pediatric dentist is different from a general or family dentist? Pediatric dentists have an additional two to three years of study in residency. In this blog post we’ll review some of what pediatric dentists learn during those two years and...
When newborns drink a bottle or breastfeed there is usually a defined start and finish. Once meal time has finished saliva naturally washes away the milk from babies’ teeth, reducing the exposure to acid and sugar in milk. And then … kids get WIGGLY! Feeding...
The official first day of summer is almost here, and we want Mt. Pleasant families’ healthy smiles to be surrounded by healthy skin. Today we’re going to talk about protecting your skin from the sun. Most of the information shared in this post is from...
Dr. Kunz and the rest of the Magnolia Pediatric Dentistry family is officially declaring Summer 2018 to be the “Summer of Fun!” Last week’s post about what you’re most looking forward to this summer made us so excited for summer that we decided to make a...
With summer and summer camps upon us, we’d like to talk about the importance of your child wearing a mouthguard while playing sports. Many people think that mouthguards are only for high contact sports or for high school athletes. However the American Dental Association recommends...
Although we’d much rather be talking about your kiddo’s happy smiles, we thought that with this month’s tax filing deadline we’d go over some dental related tax deductions and information to help you track your 2018 expenditures. After all, we don’t just want to make...
Did you know that pediatric dentists have an additional two to three years of training after they complete dental school? One of the most important components of the curriculum and training has to do with treating patients who have special needs. Whether your child is on...
