In between appointments with the pediatric dentist, it’s important to teach your children healthy dental hygiene habits. Instilling good habits will help keep your children’s smile healthy and happy and help prevent any issues in the future. Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry has tips for parents to encourage dental hygiene at home. 3 Ways to Boost Healthy…

A recent study done by the experts at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the American Heart Association (AHA) explains the importance of choosing the right beverages for your child to establishing healthy dietary patterns in early childhood. Charlotte Pediatric…

As a parent of a child with special needs, you know there can be challenges in completing routine tasks, like a dentist office visit. That’s why it’s important to make sure you do your research when choosing a pediatric dentist to ensure they understand the needs of your child, and that the dentist has the…

You may have been told that your child needs to do dental radiographs, or dental X-rays, at their next visit. While this may be nerve wracking to you or your child, Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry is here to put you at ease by answering your questions and giving more information on dental radiographs and their importance.…

As a new parent, you hear a lot of conflicting information about what you should or should not do. One common matter parents face is whether or not to give their baby a pacifier. Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry has put together a list of pacifier pros and cons, best practices for using them, and how to…

One of the biggest hazards to your child’s tooth enamel is the drinks they consume on a daily basis. As a parent, it’s important that you provide your child with drinks that will be healthy for their teeth, rather than damage them. Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry has put together a list of the top drinks for…

As a parent, it’s your job to make your child feel safe – but it’s also your job to keep them healthy. It’s not uncommon for children to feel nervous about going to the dentist. It’s normal for children to be uncomfortable with strangers poking around the inside of their mouth while they lay still…

Dental Hygiene Month in October is dedicated to raising awareness on the importance of good oral hygiene. In honor of this month, Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry is sharing four ways to improve and maintain your child’s dental hygiene. Dental hygiene tips for children As you focus on your child’s smile and their oral health, remember these…

Going to the pediatric dentist, you hear a lot of terms thrown around as the hygienists clean and the dentist examines. Unless you went to dental school, you may not be familiar with all of the words used – one of those being plaque. We hear a lot about dental plaque, but do you actually…

It’s not uncommon for your child to not want to brush their teeth. However, just like taking a bath or eating their vegetables, it must be done. If you’re struggling with getting your child to brush their teeth, Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry has tips to help! 3 ways to get your child to brush their teeth…