Common Pediatric Dental Emergencies and What Parents Should Do

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CALL YOUR NEAREST LOCATION: (980) 263-2330 Arrowood (980) 425-3100 Plaza (704) 684-4451 Indian Trail SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT A chipped tooth at the playground or a sudden cry of pain after dinner can turn an ordinary afternoon upside down in seconds. Most parents freeze for a moment in that first instant, unsure whether the situation calls for […]

Why Baby Teeth Matter More Than You Think

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CALL YOUR NEAREST LOCATION: (980) 263-2330 Arrowood (980) 425-3100 Plaza (704) 684-4451 Indian Trail SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT Your little one flashes that gummy grin, and then one morning, a tiny white edge breaks through. It is one of those quiet milestones that catches parents off guard, a small tooth that carries a big responsibility. Baby teeth […]

How to Build a Healthy Oral Hygiene Routine for Toddlers

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CALL YOUR NEAREST LOCATION: (980) 263-2330 Arrowood (980) 425-3100 Plaza (704) 684-4451 Indian Trail SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT Toddlerhood is when tiny teeth start doing big jobs, chewing, smiling, and testing every parent’s patience during brushing time. Squirmy toddlers, tightly clamped lips, and a toothbrush treated like an enemy combatant are all part of the process, and […]

How Tongue-Tie Affects Breastfeeding and What Parents Can Do

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CALL YOUR NEAREST LOCATION: (980) 263-2330 Arrowood (980) 425-3100 Plaza (704) 684-4451 Indian Trail SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT Those first weeks of breastfeeding are supposed to feel instinctive, but for many parents, they come with unexpected pain, frustration, and a baby who seems to struggle no matter how many positions you try. If nursing has felt harder […]

Mouthguards for Kids: Protecting Your Child’s Smile During Sports

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CALL YOUR NEAREST LOCATION: (980) 263-2330 Arrowood (980) 425-3100 Plaza (704) 684-4451 Indian Trail SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT Cleats laced, jersey on, mouthguard in. For a lot of families, that last step is becoming as routine as the first two, and for good reason. A properly fitted mouthguard is one of the easiest ways to help protect […]

What Is an Orthodontic Space Maintainer and Does My Child Need One?

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CALL YOUR NEAREST LOCATION: (980) 263-2330 Arrowood (980) 425-3100 Plaza (704) 684-4451 Indian Trail SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT A wiggly tooth that finally falls out is usually cause for celebration, complete with a note for the tooth fairy. But when a baby tooth comes out earlier than expected, whether from decay, an injury, or a needed extraction, […]

Laser Frenectomy vs. Traditional Frenectomy: What’s the Difference?

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CALL YOUR NEAREST LOCATION: (980) 263-2330 Arrowood (980) 425-3100 Plaza (704) 684-4451 Indian Trail SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT A tongue tie or lip tie can turn something as simple as nursing, eating, or speaking into a daily struggle for your child, and once a pediatric dentist recommends a frenectomy, most parents want to know exactly what the […]

How to Help a Child With Dental Anxiety Feel Comfortable at the Dentist

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CALL YOUR NEAREST LOCATION: (980) 263-2330 Arrowood (980) 425-3100 Plaza (704) 684-4451 Indian Trail SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT A little nervousness before a dental appointment is completely normal for kids. Maybe your child clings to your hand in the waiting room, asks to leave before the appointment starts, or cries the moment they sit in the chair. […]

How a Laser Lip Tie Release Can Help Your Baby Breastfeed

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CALL YOUR NEAREST LOCATION: (980) 263-2330 Arrowood (980) 425-3100 Plaza (704) 684-4451 Indian Trail SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT The early days of breastfeeding rarely look exactly the way new parents imagine. When latching is painful or a baby struggles to stay attached, it’s natural to wonder why something that seems so instinctive feels so difficult. In some […]