The connection between your oral health and overall health
Your child’s oral health can tell a lot about their overall health. Research shows more than 90 percent of diseases that affect the...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
- Mar 1
- 2 min
Meet Nature's Toothbrushes
While brushing and flossing are irreplaceable when it comes to oral health, certain foods can help your kid’s toothbrush do its job. Many...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
- Feb 3
- 2 min
Brush, Floss, and Smile!
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...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
- Jan 4
- 2 min
How to stop your child from biting their nails
Kids can bite their nails for many reasons: curiosity, boredom, stress relief, habit, or imitation. But when they chew on nails for an...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
- Nov 2, 2022
- 2 min
The Power of Praise: Why and How to Praise your Child for Brushing their Teeth
Praise feels good to everyone, so it makes sense that when teaching children to brush their teeth, praise can help them establish healthy...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
- Sep 30, 2022
- 3 min
Test your Halloween IQ!
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...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
- Aug 1, 2022
- 2 min
What teeth cleanings look like at the dentist
We teach kids about cleaning their hands, their hair, and their play area, so it makes sense to teach them about getting their teeth...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
- Jul 5, 2022
- 2 min
Manual Toothbrush vs. Electric Toothbrush
Have you ever wondered whether you should use an electric toothbrush or a manual toothbrush? When taking care of your oral health and...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
- Jun 6, 2022
- 1 min
Book Club! Your Teeth-Loving Summer Reading List.
Reading lights up the imagination and teaches us about everything from fictitious faraway lands to our own backyards. So why not include...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
- May 3, 2022
- 3 min
“Healthy” snacks that may not be great for your child’s teeth
You’re already teaching your child the basics of taking care of teeth: brush twice a day, floss, and regular dental cleanings and...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
- Apr 1, 2022
- 3 min
Ouch! Sensitive Teeth in Kids and How to Address the Discomfort.
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...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
- Mar 2, 2022
- 2 min
Chomp, chomp, chomp…fun facts about teeth and dentistry!
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...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
- Feb 4, 2022
- 2 min
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month!
For National Children’s Dental Health Month this February, the theme is “Sealants make sense”. This decades long dental practice...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
- Jan 4, 2022
- 2 min
Want a healthy alternative to sugar? Try xylitol. It’s naturally sweet.
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!...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
- Dec 3, 2021
- 2 min
Gift ideas to excite your kids about oral health.
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...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
- Nov 1, 2021
- 3 min
Brush, Floss, Rinse, Repeat
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...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
- Oct 1, 2021
- 2 min
How to have a Ghoulishly Healthy Halloween!
The weather is cooling and the leaves are changing colors…which means Halloween is right around the corner! While you’re busy planning...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
- Sep 1, 2021
- 1 min
Healthy Snacks for Healthy Smiles
When you are on the go and running your family between school, extracurricular activities, and other events, it can be hard to eat well....
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
- Aug 2, 2021
- 2 min
Keep Kids’ Teeth Healthy During Summer Travel
As the end of summer draws nearer, many families are squeezing in one or two more vacations. If you’re one of those families, it’s...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
- Jul 14, 2021
- 2 min
Why Choose a Pediatric Dentist?
Pediatric dentistry is the specialty of dentistry that focuses on the oral health of young people. Many families wonder whether they...
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