The Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry Blog

It’s back-to-school across America!! You’ve packed away your childrens’ swim suits and bought new backpacks…you’ve sharpened their pencils and visited their pediatricians…but have they seen their dentist yet?? A dental check-up should be a part of the back to school checklist

Tooth decay is still the most common chronic disease in US children according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, and by the time they start kindergarten, more than 40 percent of kids have some tooth decay.  Kids with toothaches have trouble focusing and may not want to join in class discussions.

Your child may think they are old enough to brush their own teeth, but until they reach the age of six, make sure to take charge and brush their teeth for them at least twice daily.  Make sure older kids brush twice daily too..and don’t forget in between!!  A toothbrush can’t get in every nook and cranny, so it’s important for parents to floss their children’s teeth

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Are you or is someone you know pregnant? Congratulations!!     Now that you’ve got a little bundle of joy on the way, you may be hoping that you can ditch the dentist for a few months…but you may want to think twice about skipping those appointments. Pregnancy is actually the time to take extra special care of your teeth and gums. During pregnancy, elevated hormone levels during pregnancy can cause the gums to swell, bleed, and trap food, which could increase your risk of developing certain dental infections. So call up your dentist and make that appointment! And don’t forget to make those very important check-up appointments for your children every six months to protect their beautiful smiles!

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Nakhia won the monthly prize drawing at Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry!! Yay!!

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Did you know that drinking fluoridated tap water is a highly effective way to fight cavities in kids? Researchers looked at the effect of fluoride in specialty milk and salt products, toothpaste, mouthwash and gum, finding that tap water containing fluoride can reduce cavities by 30%…WOW! And it’s FREE too!! Can’t get much better than that!    If your drinking water does not contain fluoride, you can give children fluoride supplements if they are over 6 months old.  Fluoride supplementation in infants has been shown to reduce tooth decay by as much as 50%…YAY, fluoride!!

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Did you know that parents and caregivers can spread the bacteria that causes tooth decay on to their children?? Oh no, right?? We try to keep our children away from the germ-bugs…that’s why we carry Purell in our cars, bags and pockets!! But this bacteria is actually spread in a different way. To learn more, please check out the ABC news story at:

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/video/transfer-cavities-baby-10447308

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Join us for one of the largest YMCA Healthy Kids Day in the country. The event celebrates activities designed to promote healthy kids and families in spirit, mind and body. The festivities begin with the Starfish 5K and 1/2 Mile Fun Run and continue with kids games, inflatables for all ages, jousting arena, bungee trampoline, healthy living education, food vendors, live music, local performers and the Hope Park ribbon cutting & dedication

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Almost at the finish line!! Renovations at Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry’s Mallard Creek location are almost complete. Just a few finishing touches left to do. Our staff and patients are loving the fun colors and updates. Stay tuned for the amazing before and after pics!!

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As the renovations continue, Dr. David Moore, the staff and patients of Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry’s Mallard Creek office are enjoying the cheery shades of orange and yellow on the walls…it’s like the sunshine followed us inside.

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