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!
Dental Emergency, No Insurance
If you’re experiencing a dental emergency but don’t have dental insurance, it shouldn’t stop you from seeking the prompt care your child needs. Knowing that your child won’t have a toothache in the middle of the night or have a painful swollen jaw on the weekend is...
Why Did My Child’s Filling Fall Out?
If you find that your child had a filling or a sealant done and your dentist tells you that the filling has come out, don’t panic! Sometimes the filling may need to be replaced or the tooth may need a crown. When it comes to why the fillings came out, these are a few...
Safeguarding Against Coronavirus At Our Dental Office
Because we are medical professionals that work with the pediatric population, our office has always followed best practices for sanitizing our office and preventing the spread of germs. With the new Coronavirus (COVID-19) developments, we continue to follow guidance...
Understanding Your Dental Insurance Plan
We want to make sure that your child gets the best care possible! That’s why it’s important that you understand how to maximize your insurance plan. Here are some tips about how we collaborate with your insurance company. Your Dental Insurance Policy Your dental...
Dental Sealants Are A Painless Way to Prevent Decay
Dental sealants are a super important part of any child’s oral hygiene plan. They’re simple to apply during early visits to a pediatric dentist and can provide long lasting protection that can save your child from getting cavities on the top grooves of their teeth....
Emergency Kids Dentist for High Point Area Patients
If you’re currently experiencing a dental emergency we urge you to visit our trauma page and to contact our office immediately. There are two major types of dental emergencies. The first is the result of a physical injury where your child’s tooth is chipped, cracked,...
Five Things YOU Need to Know About YOUR Child’s Dental Emergency
You can pick these tear away sheets up at your local pediatric office starting in March of 2020. For now though, feel free to print this page and keep it on your refrigerator, or with your other medical numbers. It will come in handy to have it easily accessible at...
Dental Trauma doesn’t have to be Traumatic…
If your child falls, teeth can be permanently damaged or knocked out! Traumatized teeth need treatment to prevent pain, swelling, trouble eating and dental abscesses. Dental trauma can be categorized in three ways: The tooth can be chipped or fractured The tooth can...
Dental Pain and Your Kids!
Toothaches are one type of dental pain that your child may experience. There are a variety of toothaches your child can experience. Some of the most common toothaches include: Pain is present in a specific area When the child eats or chews certain food on one...
Fillings and Kids Teeth
The question is often asked, “Do we really need to fill baby teeth?”. We hear this concern every day. While it’s true that baby teeth come out there are some other considerations that we need to talk about. Baby teeth serve many functions: a: Baby teeth help a child...