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A baby boy smiling
Aug 10, 2020, 4:17 PM
Baby teeth play an essential role in your child’s development of healthy and beautiful teeth that will grow right along with…
An image of a canker sore
Jul 27, 2020, 10:35 AM
The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry estimates that one in five children suffer from canker sores, which can cause…
A toddler chewing on a teething toy
Jul 13, 2020, 1:01 PM
Teething isn’t a fun part of life, for babies or for their parents! Some babies breeze through teething without any symptoms…
An image of a tooth with a filling in it
Jun 22, 2020, 6:18 PM
There are a few different kinds of dental fillings available here in our Oakbridge pediatric dental office. Most people are…
A young girl holding her jaw in pain
Jun 8, 2020, 8:27 PM
Some parents are surprised to learn that there is a connection between tooth pain and sinusitis. If your child is having…
A young boy plugging his nose
May 25, 2020, 10:18 AM
Caring for your child’s teeth is about a lot more than just the health of his or her gums, mouth, and teeth. Poor dental…
A group of boys playing football
May 11, 2020, 3:12 PM
Did you know that it costs parents on average 20 times more to replace a child’s tooth versus simply making sure a child…
A glass of water
Apr 27, 2020, 7:36 PM
Dental cavities are the most common disease affecting children in the U.S. This is a sad statistic, especially since dental…
A child with a cleft lip
Apr 13, 2020, 10:00 AM
Cleft lips and cleft palates are birth abnormalities of the lip and mouth. In the United States, around 6,800 children are…
A young boy plugging his nose and sticking his tongue out
Mar 23, 2020, 3:00 PM
Chronic bad breath can affect people of all ages, even small kids. Mints, gum, and mouth sprays will help to mask the…
A mouth with braces on it
Mar 9, 2020, 10:00 AM
Orthodontic treatment can sometimes cause pain or discomfort as the teeth begin to shift into their correct positions. In…
a person holding a pack of cigarettes with a baby in the background
Feb 24, 2020, 2:29 PM
Everyone is aware of the damage that tobacco usage can inflict on the health of the person who uses it. However, secondhand…
young girl and mother brushing teeth together
Feb 10, 2020, 2:45 PM
Dental cavities can be sneaky and if you wait until your child feels the pain to visit the dentist, you risk turning a simple…
cup of mouthwash and a toothbrush
Jan 27, 2020, 10:00 AM
Mouthwash is great at killing the germs that cause dental cavities, plaque, and gum disease. It also freshens the mouth and…
Child brushing teeth
Jan 13, 2020, 10:45 AM
If your child has been suffering from or complaining about bleeding gums, there can be a few different causes. It’s important…
Child with floss
Dec 23, 2019, 11:51 PM
Flossing is a vital part of a good oral hygiene routine for both adults and children. However, a recently published study…
Stockings for Christams
Dec 18, 2019, 12:45 AM
Children’s Christmas stockings are usually filled with small toys and candy left by Santa! This year, we here at Piedmont…
Unhappy child
Nov 27, 2019, 5:08 PM
According to a new study published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry, children who grow up in a dysfunctional…
Young child smiling
Nov 13, 2019, 10:01 PM
If your child grinds his or her teeth, you may be familiar with the sounds of unpleasant grinding and popping noises when he…
Child's loose tooth
Oct 29, 2019, 12:17 AM
Most of our teeth got some help “falling” out when we were younger. Maybe your dad would tie a string around a tooth and the…
Happy child in dental chair with thumbs up
Oct 22, 2019, 12:17 AM
The reasons you take your children to visit a pediatric doctor instead of a general practitioner are the same reasons you…
Boy Drinking
Oct 15, 2019, 12:30 AM
Even if you’re giving your child 100% fruit juice, it’s still unbelievably high in sugar and is contributing to the cavity…
Teeth fun
Sep 23, 2019, 10:43 PM
We have had some parents in our office talk about or ask about soft teeth. A condition that is regarded to have been passed…
4 Kids
Sep 9, 2019, 11:28 PM
Back to school season is here! Here at Piedmont Pediatric Dentistry, we would like to remind the parents of our patients to…