Dental Blog
Here you will find information to help you and your kids live a healthy life and protect their teeth, news, and other fun resources. Enjoy!
Teledentistry’s Impact, According To Study
Teledentistry has been around for a long time. In fact, it was first introduced in 1994 by the Department of Defense to provide care to remote areas, and its success has led to its continuous development over the following decades. When the pandemic began,...
Do Baby Teeth With Crowns Fall Out On Their Own?
Yes, baby teeth with crowns do eventually fall out on their own like any other baby teeth do. The crown being added generally does not affect this process. The crown will usually fall out still attached to the baby tooth, and it is up to you whether to keep it or not....
What Happens If You Don’t Fix Cavities In Baby Teeth?
This is a common question about baby teeth, especially since the assumption is that since the baby teeth will eventually fall out they aren't worth fixing. Like any tooth with a cavity, left untreated the tooth can decay and potentially become infected. This can cause...
Effects of Coffee On Your Teenager’s Teeth
The teenage years are where parents often notice their children starting to drink coffee. Sometimes it’s to get going in the morning like their parents, and other times it’s from hanging out in coffee shops with friends throughout the day (casually or for study...
Babies Grinding Their Teeth: What To Know
Babies go through a lot of changes during the first year and a half, particularly. As their bodies change, often their behavior does as well to get used to the differences. Usually some degree of a baby grinding his or her teeth is them simply exploring. Getting used...
Why Removing Plaque Is So Important
Plaque is a soft buildup on teeth that accumulates over time, especially after eating sugary or carby food. Plaque produces acid as it sits on the teeth, which erode enamel and can cause decay. Plaque can also build up around the gums and cause gum disease. If the gum...
Children’s Dental Health Month: Sealants
February is Children's Dental Health Month! This is an opportunity created by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association for everyone all over the world to celebrate oral health for children. Our focus for this year is...
Why Do My Kids Keep Getting Cavities?
A rise in the occurrence of dental cavities, or "caries," as the scientific name for tooth decay, can be caused by a variety of circumstances. Caries is the most frequent chronic pediatric condition, even more so than asthma, according to the Centers for Disease...
Tips For Children’s Oral Hygiene for Lexington, NC Patients
When should I take my child to the Lexington pediatric dentist for the first time? Many parents struggle to determine how much dental care their children require. They understand the importance of cavity prevention, but they aren't always sure how to go about it. Here...
3 Reasons Custom Mouth Guards Are A Better Buy
We've talked about mouth guards before on the site, mostly as an overview of the different types of mouth guards available. (Link at the bottom.) In our experience, however, there's a big advantage of choosing a custom mouth guard at your pediatric dentist's office....