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Young child on bed
Apr 24, 2019, 5:28 PM
Children, grown-ups, and everyone in between have all been guilty of late-night bedtime snacking. Most of us know that…
Child's tongue with tongue brush
Apr 10, 2019, 11:17 PM
It may surprise you to learn that there are a number of conditions that can manifest on your child’s tongue! This is why it’s…
Child drinking soda with dental braces
Mar 29, 2019, 11:44 PM
As your child wears their orthodontic braces for a long enough time, you’ll start to realize what they can and can’t do while…
Adorable child smiling
Mar 12, 2019, 9:32 PM
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
Feb 26, 2019, 12:30 AM
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
Feb 12, 2019, 1:25 AM
Millions of Americans, mostly teenaged and young women, suffer from some form of an eating disorder. More and more often,…
Baby with teething toy
Jan 29, 2019, 1:29 AM
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
Jan 14, 2019, 11:46 PM
Many people use the words ‘plaque’ and ‘tartar’ interchangeably when asking about the bacteria or buildup on their teeth.…
Platter of Food
Dec 28, 2018, 12:40 AM
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
Dec 12, 2018, 10:44 PM
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
Dec 6, 2018, 10:51 PM
Many parents who make sure their children practice perfect oral hygiene are surprised to learn that their child has a cavity.…
Family at dinner
Nov 12, 2018, 10:11 PM
For many Americans, Thanksgiving is more about cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and turkey than anything else. But in the end,…
Child with toothache
Oct 23, 2018, 6:43 PM
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
Oct 11, 2018, 8:50 PM
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
Sep 27, 2018, 7:49 PM
It’s been simple to make sure your children are practicing good oral hygiene and eating healthy foods while they’ve been home…