Those nasty sugar bugs! Often due to an excess of sugary drinks and treats or a lack of good brushing and healthy flossing, bacteria can make its home on your kid’s teeth and cause cavities. Cavities are the holes created when bacteria eats away the enamel or the...
Parents ask us questions about cavities all the time. How do I know if my child has a cavity? How do you see them? How do you fix cavities in children? How do I explain cavities to my child? And the list goes on. Cavities are one of the most common dental problems...
If your child chips or accidentally knocks out a tooth, acting quickly is very important. Dr. Kimberly has an emergency hotline to call (843.284.6497) even outside of operating hours to make sure that everything can be done to save the tooth, prevent infection, and...
Teeth grinding, or Bruxism, is something we see quite often at Palmetto Kids Dentistry. It is a common issue with children and one that causes a lot of concern with parents. The majority of kids grow out of their teeth grinding habit so there’s no need to worry, but...
We may not know exactly where the Tooth Fairy comes from, but we do know she’s been rewarding kids that lose their baby teeth for decades. Whether it’s a small gift or a couple dollars under their pillow, kids look forward to seeing what she leaves behind on her...
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...
