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Adorable child smiling
March 12th, 2019
Here at Piedmont Pediatric Dentistry, we know how important baby teeth are and we do all we can to make sure that these teeth…
Calcium concept
February 26th, 2019
Getting enough calcium is very important for growing children. Not just for their bones but for their teeth as well. Children…
Torso fo young woman looking and feeling ill
February 12th, 2019
Millions of Americans, mostly teenaged and young women, suffer from some form of an eating disorder. More and more often,…
Baby with teething toy
January 29th, 2019
Teething isn’t fun for parents or babies. As soon as your child starts showing signs of a new tooth coming through, you may…
Young woman brushing teeth
January 14th, 2019
Many people use the words ‘plaque’ and ‘tartar’ interchangeably when asking about the bacteria or buildup on their teeth.…
Platter of Food
December 28th, 2018
Kids love snacks! As a parent, you may wonder what kind of snacks are the best for your child’s teeth and his or her overall…
Dentist holding dental x-ray
December 12th, 2018
X-rays are an important tool that a dentist uses in order to view and diagnose any dental problems beneath the gum line or…
A group of kids outside
December 6th, 2018
Many parents who make sure their children practice perfect oral hygiene are surprised to learn that their child has a cavity.…
Family at dinner
November 12th, 2018
For many Americans, Thanksgiving is more about cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and turkey than anything else. But in the end,…
Child with toothache
October 23rd, 2018
The most common complaint we hear from our patients is of a toothache. Many parents instinctively assume that a toothache…
Woman putting gum into her mouth
October 11th, 2018
Sugar is bad for your child’s teeth. This is because the bacteria that live in our mouths feed on the leftover sugar we eat,…
Children with school lunches
September 27th, 2018
It’s been simple to make sure your children are practicing good oral hygiene and eating healthy foods while they’ve been home…
Child with tooth pain
September 17th, 2018
We know that life can’t be mapped all the way out, especially when children are involved! It’s impossible to be prepared for…
Tooth fairy
August 23rd, 2018
The best part about losing baby teeth is getting a visit from the Tooth Fairy! She’s known for rewarding children who have…
Little girl with tooth pain
August 8th, 2018
Cavities are the number one chronic condition among children. This is because baby teeth are softer and more vulnerable to…
e-cigarettes
July 13th, 2018
It’s been found that around 13% of high school aged children have used or are using electronic cigarettes (also known as…