Protecting Your Smile Mouthguard dentistry is a specialized field within dentistry that focuses on the design, creation, fitting, and maintenance of mouthguards. A mouthguard is a custom-made dental appliance worn over the teeth and gums, primarily during sports and physical activities, to protect against injuries to the mouth, teeth, and jaw. In North Carolina, this… Continue reading Protecting Your Smile
A Breath of Fresh Air Sleep disorders, particularly sleep apnea, can significantly impact one’s overall health and quality of life. Fortunately, advances in dental medicine have paved the way for sleep dentistry, a specialized field that offers hope and relief to those suffering from sleep-related breathing disorders. In this blog, we’ll explore the world of… Continue reading A Breath of Fresh Air
Benefits Of Regular Dental Visits For Adults There’s a strong link between your oral health and your overall health. Seeing your dentist and taking good care of your teeth and gums can substantially help reduce your risk of serious health conditions down the road. Here’s an interesting fact: Regular dental cleanings and check-ups may decrease your… Continue reading Benefits Of Regular Dental Visits For Adults
Even Children Can Get Gum Disease Just because they’re just starting out in life doesn’t mean that young children and teenagers aren’t susceptible to gum disorders. Periodontal diseases can easily strike kids in that age range. We at the office of Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics pride ourselves on our high standards of service and building… Continue reading Even Children Can Get Gum Disease
Put a Dental Checkup on Your Child’s Back-to-School Checklist The weeks before the school year begins are very busy. Parents are buying their kids new clothes, shopping for school supplies and figuring out their family’s new activities schedules. A dental check-up should also be on their agenda. Yes, it’s important to take your child to… Continue reading Put a Dental Checkup on Your Child’s Back-to-School Checklist
Will Your Child Need Two-Phase Orthodontic Treatment? Young children’s teeth shift and grow frequently. While most orthodontic problems can be treated in one phase, your child might need orthodontic therapy in two phases. A pedodontist (a pediatric dentist) will be able to determine if two phases are necessary. At the office of Pediatric Dentistry &… Continue reading Will Your Child Need Two-Phase Orthodontic Treatment?
Beware the Sippy Cup Sippy cups have been around since 1981, and they’re adored by parents everywhere. You can thank Richard Belanger, who invented the spill-proof spout apparatus that helps toddlers during their transition from bottle-feeding or nursing to “real” drinking glasses. In fact, sippy cups are so efficient and convenient at preventing spills and… Continue reading Beware the Sippy Cup
It’s Important to Listen to Your Child Sleep For most parents, there’s nothing more reassuring than the sight and sound of your young child sleeping peacefully in his (or her) bed. But there are times when the scene isn’t so peaceful. It is downright alarming if you hear loud snoring, long pauses in breathing or… Continue reading It’s Important to Listen to Your Child Sleep
Your Pedodontist can Spot and Correct Harmful Oral Habits in Children Learning is a process of trial and error, never more so than when we’re developing as young children. Children love to experiment — which can have good and bad results. When it comes to eating, drinking, and an overall appreciation of their oral health,… Continue reading Your Pedodontist can Spot and Correct Harmful Oral Habits in Children
Simple Solutions for Your Teething Toddler Are you looking for an experienced children’s dentist? You’ve come to the right place! At Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, our highly skilled team is current with the foremost research, technology and techniques, and welcomes the opportunity to provide you and your little ones with the state-of-the-art dental care you… Continue reading Simple Solutions for Your Teething Toddler
