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A young teen girl brushing her teeth
Nov 23, 2020, 9:10 PM
Invisalign aligners have many benefits. However, if you aren't properly caring for your aligners, you may begin to have…
A young girl blowing into her hand to check her breath
Nov 9, 2020, 8:55 PM
Yogurt is a superfood for both your child's oral health and for his or her overall health. Yogurt has become increasingly…
A person pouring cough medicine onto a spoon
Oct 26, 2020, 8:48 PM
Now that the weather is changing, and many kids are back in school, parents are bracing themselves for cold and flu season.…
A toddler brushing their teeth
Oct 12, 2020, 9:35 PM
Baby teeth will eventually fall out, so many parents assume that they aren’t as important to care for. However, baby teeth…
Sugar cubes with the words diabetes spelled out
Sep 28, 2020, 11:27 PM
The most common dental disease affecting those living with diabetes is gum disease. Diabetics are at a higher risk for gum…
A young child sucking their thumb
Sep 14, 2020, 9:21 PM
The American Association of Orthodontics reports that 1/3rd of American adults are unhappy with their smiles and teeth.…
A person filling a glass of water from the faucet
Aug 24, 2020, 9:16 PM
All parents want to prevent their kids from getting dental cavities! It can sometimes be tough to make sure you’re doing…
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…