The Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry Blog

One serious kind of decay among young children is baby bottle tooth decay. This is caused by frequent and long exposures of baby’s teeth to liquids that contain sugar. These liquids are milk (including breast milk), formula, fruit juice and other sweetened drinks. Putting baby to bed for a nap or at night with a bottle containing something other than water can cause serious and rapid tooth decay. The sweet liquid will pool around baby’s teeth giving plaque bacteria an opportunity to produce acids that attack tooth enamel. If you must give baby a bottle to comfort them at bedtime, it should contain only water. If your child won’t fall asleep without the bottle containing its usual beverage, gradually dilute the bottle’s contents with water over a period of two to three weeks. After each feeding, wipe baby’s gums and teeth with a damp washcloth or gauze pad to remove plaque. The easiest way to do this is to sit down, place the child’s head in your lap or lay the child on a dressing table or the floor. Whatever position you use, be sure you can see into the child’s mouth easily.

Small steps such as these will help to start a foundation of successful preventive care which will help you and your child develop life long healthy dental habits.

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Good question! According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, your child should visit the dentist by their 1st birthday. You can make the first visit to the dentist enjoyable and positive, and we can help! Talk with your child about the visit and let them know our staff will explain all procedures and answer any questions. The more you discuss the visit with your child before you arrive, the better. It is best if you refrain from using words around your child that might cause unnecessary fear, such as needle, pull, drill or hurt. Our office makes a practice of using words that convey the same message, but are pleasant and non-frightening to the child. Give us a call with any questions or concerns…we’re here for ya!

For a list of terminology please use the following link:

http://www.cltpediatricdentistry.com/files/practice_terminology.pdf

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Attention everyone! Drumroll, please!! We would like to congratulate Michael Hagwood for his accomplishments in baseball. Michael is a high school junior and plays on the varsity team in right field and as a designated hitter. And although he cannot hear the crack of the bat when he hits the ball, he does not let his inability to hear affect his ability to play. He began playing baseball at age 4 and uses hand signals to communicate with teammates and coaches today. After high school, Michael hopes to attend National Technical Institute for the Deaf in New York State to learn welding and, of course, to play baseball. We’re all proud of you, Michael! Go No. 19!!!

view the full article: 

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/05/03/1412649/disability-cant-strike-him-out.html

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/05/06/1419698/deaf-on-the-diamond.html

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Let’s support our community!!! Join us on June 5th at University City YMCA for the International Block Party to celebrate and recognize the vast diversity in our community. When we join together as one, there’s nothing we can’t accomplish…see you there!!

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Summer is just around the corner and Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry will have new office hours starting June 14 thru August 20. Our office will open at 7am and close at 3pm. We hope this will help parents whose children attend summer camps and other activities keep their appointments without interfering in their summer schedules.  Hope everyone has a safe and happy summer…we’ll see you soon!!

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The doctors and staff here at Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry LOVE kids!! And we wanted to reach out to do more for the children in the community. This year we are fortunate to team up once again with The Kids Wish Network to provide toys for the little patients at Presbyterian Hemby Childrens Hospital on May 26th from 5-7pm during their Spring Fling.  Check back for photos soon!!

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To complete our new look at Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry’s Mallard Creek location, new chairs have been installed in the operatory rooms. Dr. Moore and staff are thrilled with the updates which will make the office a fun and more comfortable place to visit. Come check it out!!!

Putting it all together...

Half-way there...

Our new and improved operatory!!!

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As a part of our monthly outings, Dr. Moore and the staff of Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry will be in attendance at one of the most amazing concerts of the year…The Black Eyed Peas!!! YAY!!! We’re all super excited! Tonight is definitely gonna be a good night!!

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Megan is a future artist…can’t you tell?!

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The kids are excited for another day out of school and Drs. Moore and Meyer along with the staff of Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry’s Mallard Creek office are gearing up for a thrilling day!

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