Just like other health issues, cavities can be inherited or shared with family members. Most of the time, tooth decay (which causes...

Your child’s oral health can tell a lot about their overall health. Research shows more than 90 percent of diseases that affect the...

When a child starts losing their baby teeth, it’s an exciting time full of funny smiles and sideways eating. The teeth usually come out...

While brushing and flossing are irreplaceable when it comes to oral health, certain foods can help your kid’s toothbrush do its job. Many...

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! The focus is brush, floss, and smile, so this month we’ll focus on kid-friendly tips...

Kids can bite their nails for many reasons: curiosity, boredom, stress relief, habit, or imitation. But when they chew on nails for an...

The holidays are a fun time of year full of activities, socializing, and delicious food. But rich foods aren’t always friendly to teeth....

Praise feels good to everyone, so it makes sense that when teaching children to brush their teeth, praise can help them establish healthy...

Put your Halloween knowledge to the test, from why the colors are black and orange to why we give out treats. And don't forget to take...

Dr. Christi Davis and the talented team at Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry answer the most frequently asked questions they hear from...

We teach kids about cleaning their hands, their hair, and their play area, so it makes sense to teach them about getting their teeth...

Have you ever wondered whether you should use an electric toothbrush or a manual toothbrush? When taking care of your oral health and...

Reading lights up the imagination and teaches us about everything from fictitious faraway lands to our own backyards. So why not include...

You’re already teaching your child the basics of taking care of teeth: brush twice a day, floss, and regular dental cleanings and...

If your child complains of pain when eating or drinking hot or cold foods, or if they refuse to brush their teeth unexpectedly, they may...

We all know teeth play an important role, but most of us don’t know that much about them. For example, did you know that tooth enamel is...

For National Children’s Dental Health Month this February, the theme is “Sealants make sense”. This decades long dental practice...

There’s an ingredient that’s getting a lot more attention these days for its ability to substitute for sugar in food. It’s xylitol!...

For the holidays, we typically think of toys and sweets for gifts. But what if you gave gifts to improve your kid’s oral health? Good...

An easy breakdown for how to care for your child’s teeth. The holidays are around the corner and that means lots of friends, family, and...