Sometimes, children develop a fear of the dentist. Whether it is from a bad experience, an association, or simply the unknown, you can...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

The weather is cooling and the leaves are changing colors…which means Halloween is right around the corner! While you’re busy planning...

When you are on the go and running your family between school, extracurricular activities, and other events, it can be hard to eat well....

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...

Pediatric dentistry is the specialty of dentistry that focuses on the oral health of young people. Many families wonder whether they...

Are you pregnant? Congratulations, and guess what? Now you’re brushing for two! Pregnancy changes many things in an expectant mother’s...

Canker sores are small, shallow open wounds (or ulcers) in your mouth that can make eating and talking painful. Canker sores can happen...

Why do kids suck their thumbs? Thumb sucking is a natural reflex that begins in the womb, before birth. For babies and small children, it...

Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) to raise awareness about...