posted: Aug. 19, 2025.

Our grandmothers and grandfathers, our moms and dads—we’ve known them our whole lives. So, why are they so hard to shop for? If your older family members have all the sweaters, Read more

posted: Aug. 12, 2025.

A famous mouthwash company chose the marketing slogan, “Better than flossing.” As a consumer, would you believe a high-end commercial that essentially tells you to stop flossing? Just use this Read more

posted: Aug. 05, 2025.

Between the huge number of toothpaste brands on the market today, the different flavors, and claims from most to do different things, it isn’t surprising that people feel so confused Read more

posted: Jul. 29, 2025.

It may come as a surprise to learn that dogs, like humans, have both baby and adult teeth. Most dogs, unlike humans, have all of their adult teeth by the Read more

posted: Jul. 22, 2025.

Did you know that the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and gum disease? Not so coincidentally, they are also the easiest to prevent. As much as we Read more

posted: Jul. 15, 2025.

It's almost game day and you're wondering what to put on the menu for your guests. Most snacks are typically highly processed and unhealthy. Why not mix it up this Read more

posted: Jul. 08, 2025.

Your feedback is very important to us at South Hill Children's Dentistry. We always want to make sure that our practice is meeting its full potential, so whether you’ve visited Read more

posted: Jul. 01, 2025.

As a patient at South Hill Children's Dentistry, your opinion matters! the doctor and our team love hearing what our patients think about our practice and the services we provide, Read more

posted: Jun. 24, 2025.

Dry mouth, also medically known as xerostomia, is the condition of not having enough saliva, or spit, to keep your mouth wet. There are many ways to keep dry mouth Read more

posted: Jun. 17, 2025.

Although using mouthwash is certainly not the equal of brushing and flossing, it does have benefits for your dental hygiene. If you use mouthwash regularly, you should find out which Read more

posted: Jun. 10, 2025.

If you were to put your toothbrush bristles under a high-powered microscope, what you would see might give you nightmares: millions of bacteria, busily crawling up and down your toothbrush Read more

posted: Jun. 03, 2025.

Can you believe it’s already June? Today, the doctor and our team at South Hill Children's Dentistry thought we’d let you know that June is National Smile Month, so it’s Read more

posted: May 27, 2025.

Pediatric dentists do everything they can to save teeth, but sometimes, a tooth is so damaged by accident, injury, infection, or decay that extraction is the only option. Or perhaps Read more

posted: May 20, 2025.

Many varieties of fillings are available at our Puyallup, Washington office. Most people are familiar with traditional amalgam fillings: those big silver spots on top of teeth. Made from a mixture Read more

posted: May 13, 2025.

Having your teeth cleaned is part of most dental checkups. It’s a great feeling to know your teeth look clean and bright, but there’s more to feel great about! Cleanings Read more

posted: May 06, 2025.

The merry month of May also happens to be National Fitness and Sports Month, so take advantage of the warmer days to get outside and exercise! Bringing a friend, family Read more