The First Visit: When and Why One of the most common questions we encounter from parents is the timing of their child’s first dental visit. The answer might surprise some: by their first birthday or upon the arrival of their…
Snacks are a regular part of your child’s day, but did you know the types of snacks your child is consuming can significantly impact their oral health? Here’s how to make teeth-friendly choices when it comes to snacking to ensure…
Virginia Family Dentistry Pediatric Dentist Ethan Puryear was on ABC’s Showcase 8 to discuss children’s dental health. During this segment he talked about what to pack in your child’s lunchbox for healthy teeth. Some of his responses may surprise you!…
When it comes to your child’s teeth, you may have heard of the term “caries”, which is not well known or often understood. Caries is simply the disease process that often results in a cavity (or hole in the tooth)…so…
This is the second part of a two part post. Last week I shared my recommendations for toddler tooth brushing from a mother’s perspective. This week I’m sharing my recommendations as a dentist for keeping those little teeth in tip-top…
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