posted: Sep. 17, 2024.

First word, first step, first haircut, first… toothbrush? While it may not be considered a typical milestone, choosing the right first toothbrush is an important first step in your child’s Read more

posted: Sep. 10, 2024.

You know a lot about taking care of your teeth. You brush carefully twice each day, you floss, you (mostly!) eat healthy foods, and you see the doctor for checkups Read more

posted: Sep. 03, 2024.

September is National Childhood Injury Prevention Month, and the doctor and our team at South Hill Children's Dentistry are excited to share some tips to keep your child safe. Childhood Read more

posted: Aug. 27, 2024.

Children’s baby teeth generally start to fall out when the adult teeth underneath them are ready to arrive. Visits from the Tooth Fairy begin around the age of six, and Read more

posted: Aug. 20, 2024.

Your bright smile means you’re happy, and it’s catching! Sharing your smile makes the people around you happy, too! And you can make sure your smile is as bright as Read more

posted: Aug. 13, 2024.

You may have heard this term the first time you or a friend got your wisdom teeth. That makes sense, as wisdom teeth are the teeth most often impacted in Read more

posted: Aug. 06, 2024.

the doctor and our team hear this question a lot. While many people believe periodontal disease is an adult problem, studies have indicated that periodontal disease, also known as gum Read more

posted: Jul. 30, 2024.

Learning to suck their thumbs is one of the first physical skills babies acquire. In fact, ultrasound images have revealed babies sucking their thumbs in the womb! Babies have a Read more

posted: Jul. 23, 2024.

Many parents are unaware that children can also suffer from symptoms of halitosis, better known as chronic bad breath. This common oral problem affects a majority of the population, including Read more

posted: Jul. 16, 2024.

It's a moment many of our patients have experienced. One second you're chewing on a piece of gum, then suddenly you forget to keep chewing and swallow the entire rubbery Read more

posted: Jul. 09, 2024.

the doctor and our team know that cavities know no age boundaries, and that is why we recommend a visit to our Puyallup, Washington office by a child’s first birthday. Read more

posted: Jul. 02, 2024.

The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for the doctor and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our nation’s capital, Read more

posted: Jun. 25, 2024.

When your child loses a tooth for the first time, you both have a lot to look forward to. Sharing in the “I’m a big kid!” excitement. Tales of the Read more

posted: Jun. 18, 2024.

Molars are made up of canyons, caves, pits, and seemingly endless caverns that are a breeding ground for decay. The protective solution is a sealant. When done correctly, a sealant Read more

posted: Jun. 11, 2024.

One of the most charming aspects of your baby’s beautiful smile is his brilliantly white teeth. But now that his adult teeth are coming in, the difference in color is Read more

posted: Jun. 04, 2024.

The dog days of summer are upon us, and with the temperatures soaring, our team at South Hill Children's Dentistry wants you to be extra careful about sun safety when Read more