What's the difference between family dentists and pediatric dentists?
Ever wonder about the difference between family dentists and pediatric dentists? We break down what pediatric dentistry is, why it...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
- Apr 1
- 2 min
Is it bad to share a toothbrush? And other toothbrush facts.
Sharing toothbrushes. Some do it occasionally, some think it is gross. Either way, it happens more often than you think. Is it a good...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
- Feb 12
- 2 min
What parents need to know about x-rays
What are x-rays? An x-ray is a way to take a picture of dense body parts such as bones or teeth. X-rays safely and painlessly pass...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
- Jan 23
- 3 min
Quick Tips to Set your Child's Dental Health on the Right Track this Year!
Infants Clean your baby’s gums with gauze or warm washcloth after feedings. Don’t dip baby pacifiers in sugar or sweet liquids. Don’t use...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
- Dec 4, 2023
- 2 min
Chewing Over Gum Disease: A Parent's Guide to Fighting Back Against Gum Disease in Kids
When you or your child has bad breath, it can be from food, a side effect of medication, or a symptom of a bigger problem, like gum...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
- Nov 6, 2023
- 2 min
The Magical History of the Tooth Fairy
Parents have been guiding children through tooth loss using rituals since the beginning of time. It’s a rite of passage that marks...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
- Oct 2, 2023
- 3 min
The sweet dangers of sugar on teeth
It’s candy season, aka Halloween month, which is the sweetest month of the year for kids. With all the treats showing up in the stores,...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
- Aug 3, 2023
- 2 min
6 ways to calm your child’s fear of the dentist
Sometimes, children develop a fear of the dentist. Whether it is from a bad experience, an association, or simply the unknown, you can...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
- Jul 3, 2023
- 2 min
What to do when a dental emergency happens on vacation
When you and the family are on vacation, the last thing you want to happen is a dental emergency. The good news is you don't have to...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
- Jun 5, 2023
- 2 min
Do cavities run in the family?
Just like other health issues, cavities can be inherited or shared with family members. Most of the time, tooth decay (which causes...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
- May 1, 2023
- 2 min
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
- Apr 3, 2023
- 3 min
How to safely remove baby teeth
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...
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Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry
- Mar 1, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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 30, 2022
- 2 min
Tips for preventing holiday cavities!
The holidays are a fun time of year full of activities, socializing, and delicious food. But rich foods aren’t always friendly to teeth....
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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 1, 2022
- 4 min
Ask the Dentist! Our dentist and staff answer your most common questions.
Dr. Christi Davis and the talented team at Brier Creek Pediatric Dentistry answer the most frequently asked questions they hear from...
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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
- 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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