As your children grow, so do their teeth. From teething babies to teenagers with braces, their teeth grow through a lot. Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry explains the process of tooth development in babies through permanent teeth. Teething Typically babies begin teeth at four to six months old. Teething is genetic and often depends on when the…

As soon as your children start teething, it’s time to start thinking about their dental hygiene and the prevention of tooth decay. When a cavity, or hole, develops in a tooth, this is the result of tooth decay. The process of tooth decay starts with an infection of acid-producing bacteria in a child’s mouth. Charlotte…

Teething – a painful yet necessary milestone in your baby’s early life. Though every child is different, many experience similar signs of teething. Many of us at Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry are parents, too, so we know what you and your little one are going through. We’ve come up with some tips to help making the…

Routine dental hygiene visits are important for your child’s dental health. Each child’s needs are different, and we tailor each visit to meet those needs. There are some important basics of a hygiene appointment that we want to share with you. Knowledge is key to patient comfort and care in and out of the dentist’s…

During the month of October, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) partners with the Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program (WOHP) to promote National Dental Hygiene Month (NDHM). National Dental Hygiene Month comes around once a year to promote healthy oral hygiene in children and adults. For parents, it is important to keep your child’s oral health…

When it comes to baby teeth and dental care, moms and dads often receive a ton of conflicting advice. Things like when to take your child to the dentist for the first time, or the reasons why baby teeth are important, or the benefits of tap water versus bottled water, make it easy to see…