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 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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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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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!! Dr. Moore and the staff of Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry are enjoying visits from all the “little leprechauns” dressed in green this morning.

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