3 Healthy Habits for Better Oral Health in the New Year
Happy New Year! January is the perfect time to reflect for a few minutes on all we’ve accomplished in the past year and what we can do in the months ahead to make this year even better. Now, we know your new year’s resolutions probably haven’t always included taking...
6 Ways to Ease Your Child’s Anxiety About Going to the Dentist
Did you know that almost 22% of people surveyed about why they avoid the dentist said it was because it scared them? That is a lot of people missing out on important check-ups for their health! Still, we understand this anxiety because we see it regularly. One of the...
All Your Braces Questions, Answered!
Who needs braces? If your dentist sees that teeth are crooked, seem a little crowded, or are overlapping when you bite, they might suggest orthodontic treatment. When’s the best age to get braces? Most kids get braces around 10-13 years old, once permanent teeth have...
Are You A Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
We’re often asked how to get a sparklier smile. Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dental procedures today and there are several ways to go about it. Before we get into all the options available to you, it’s important to understand that everyone may...
Back to School Floss Dance Challenge!
Show us your best Floss Dance and Enter to Win a New Backpack & $50 Target Gift Card! It's almost time for back to school, so we're ending the summer on a fun note with the Floss and Brush Dance PKD Challenge! Show us your best videos of the floss dance, and...
Teething: Signs, Soothing Sore Gums & More About Baby’s First Teeth!
We get a lot of questions about teething from concerned parents, so we thought we'd cover some of the basics about this natural process here on our blog. While this can be a tough time for both baby and parents, knowing what to expect and how to ease discomfort can...
Contest: Win a Family Pack of Tickets to the Charleston Riverdogs!
Today's the first day of Spring, which means Easter is right around the corner! To celebrate the holiday, we're having another counting contest on our Facebook and Instagram. Guess how many candies are in our Easter basket, and the person whose guess is exactly, or...
7 Ways to Use Your Old Toothbrush
If you’re brushing your teeth twice a day for at least two minutes each time like we recommend, you’ll spend a total of 1,460 minutes brushing your teeth every year. That’s a lot of brush time! It also means that you’re going through a whole bunch of...
Happy (Healthier) Halloween – Candy Tips Your Teeth Will Love
Halloween is creepin’ up on us! While we usually advise our patients to stay away from candy, this sugar-filled holiday is an exception. Still, moderation is key to happy, healthy smiles. For your teeth’s sake, we’ve come up with some ways to lessen the...
Contest: Keep An Ac-“Count” of Your Candy this Halloween!
It's contest time! Did you know that Americans spend $2.5 billion on Halloween candy each year? That's a lot of sugar! We can't even begin to imagine how many pieces that would come out to be, but we DO know how many pieces of candy we've filled this pumpkin jar with....
