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Your child’s pediatrician or pediatric dentist recommended your child get a frenectomy and now you’re scouring the internet trying to figure out exactly what that means and if it’s necessary for [...]

There’s a new team member at Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry. Sweet smiling ATKINS is a rehabilitative facility dog who will be joining us on select days each month. ATKINS is certified to [...]

Nowadays, a lot of people are switching their cigarettes for e-cigarettes. Some people have a belief that vaping is better than smoking a traditional cigarette, but this is not the case. Vaping [...]

Have you noticed your child reacts to hot and cold temperature food or drink? Most children will say their teeth “hurt,” however if it is while they are eating or drinking something hot or cold, [...]

A tooth extraction can be a nerve-wracking experience for anyone, adult or child. If your child’s pediatric dentist has advised they have one or multiple teeth extracted, Charlotte Pediatric [...]

While there is no replacement for a healthy dental hygiene routine, there is an extra way to help protect your child’s teeth from cavities. Dental sealants may be recommended by your child’s [...]

We recently welcomed Dr. Amanda Kerns to the Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry family of doctors. Our Doctor Spotlight series allows our tiny patients and parents to get a glimpse into their doctor’s [...]

If you’ve ever visited our office, or any dental practice, you’ve most likely noticed some hardworking individuals in the exam rooms operating equipment, helping with procedures, sterilizing [...]

Just as everything else, children develop wisdom teeth at different ages. However, the average age range for wisdom teeth to start coming in is 17 to 24. Due to their late eruption, these teeth [...]

Mouthwash is helpful for strengthening enamel, fighting tooth decay, and preventing bad breath – but when is the right time for your child to start using it? While mouthwash has a lot of [...]