06 Nov Let’s Talk Dental Insurance and Open Enrollment with Dr. Krista Kunz of Magnolia Pediatric Dentistry in Mt. Pleasant, SC
It’s that time of year again ...
15 Oct Let’s Talk Candy with Dr. Krista Kunz of Magnolia Pediatric Dentistry in Mt. Pleasant, SC
Halloween is right around the corner … and thus begins the onslaught of the holidays with all their treats and candies. It can be hard to navigate this as an adult and with your children. Below are a few full simple rules to help keep...
07 Oct Let’s Talk About Halloween Safety with Dr. Krista Kunz of Magnolia Pediatric Dentistry in Mt. Pleasant, SC
Frightening fact: Halloween night sees two to four times as many child pedestrian deaths than any other night of the year. We want to make sure your little ghosts and goblins are safe and informed and encourage you to speak with them about Halloween safety....
24 Sep Let’s Talk About Car Seats with Dr. Krista Kunz of Magnolia Pediatric Dentistry in Mt. Pleasant, SC
Since the leading cause of death for children over 4 years of age is motor vehicle crashes, we decided to take a closer look at car seats and safety. The American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) just came out with an update for their Recommendations for...
10 Sep Let’s Talk About Chores with Dr. Krista Kunz of Magnolia Pediatric Dentistry in Mt. Pleasant, SC
Charleston County School District has been back in class for three weeks and now that you’re settling into the school year we thought we’d have a chat about chores. Before your blood pressure starts to rise over the thought of one more thing to nag...
26 Aug Let’s Talk About Mouthwash with Dr. Krista Kunz of Magnolia Pediatric Dentistry in Mt. Pleasant, SC
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...
13 Aug Let’s Talk Sleep with Dr. Krista Kunz of Magnolia Pediatric Dentistry in Mt. Pleasant, SC
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...
01 Aug Let’s Talk Baby Teeth with Dr. Krista Kunz of Magnolia Pediatric Dentistry in Mt. Pleasant, SC
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...
15 Jul Let’s Talk Pediatric Dentistry with Dr. Krista Kunz of Magnolia Pediatric Dentistry in Mt. Pleasant, SC
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...
24 Jun Let’s Talk Bottles with Dr. Krista Kunz of Magnolia Pediatric Dentistry in Mt. Pleasant, SC
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...