posted: Jan. 30, 2024.

When you were a kid, your parents may have told you to drink milk to build strong bones and grow tall and strong. Now that you have children of your Read more

posted: Jan. 23, 2024.

What a milestone! The transition from bottle to sippy cup is one of baby’s first steps toward toddler independence. And like all first journeys, some helpful guideposts come in handy. Read more

posted: Jan. 16, 2024.

As adults, we often wish our teeth could be as white as they were when we were small children. Baby teeth have thinner and whiter enamel than adult teeth, and Read more

posted: Jan. 09, 2024.

Healthy eating, combined with regular physical activity, plays a vital role in your child’s health and well-being. Dairy foods are naturally nutritious, packed with ten essential nutrients that help your Read more

posted: Jan. 02, 2024.

While the last baby teeth generally aren’t lost until age ten or 11, most children stop believing in the tooth fairy by the time they're seven or eight. Of course, Read more

posted: Dec. 26, 2023.

Many parents worry that their children’s teeth are not falling out on time. A lot of concerned parents want to know: When will my child lose his or her first Read more

posted: Dec. 19, 2023.

Our team at South Hill Children's Dentistry hears this question a lot. According to our friends at the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), pediatric dentistry is “an age-defined specialty Read more

posted: Dec. 12, 2023.

We’ve all learned a lot about staying healthy lately. As a parent, you give good advice about avoiding germs in public places, cleaning things that get touched a lot like Read more

posted: Dec. 05, 2023.

It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season Read more

posted: Nov. 28, 2023.

Let’s talk about mouthguards and night guards—two crucial appliances that protect your child’s teeth and jaw. We could talk about how important a mouthguard is when your family leads an active Read more

posted: Nov. 21, 2023.

Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving Read more

posted: Nov. 14, 2023.

Toddlers are notoriously balky about strangers. But their first dental visit should not be cause for fear and tears. Nor should you assume that getting your toddler to South Hill Read more

posted: Nov. 07, 2023.

Part of every dental checkup is making sure all of your teeth are strong and healthy. the doctor will have you open wide to look at your teeth, use special Read more

posted: Oct. 31, 2023.

It’s that time of year again—Halloween! Carving pumpkins. Creating costumes. And, of course, collecting candy. But some of the candies in that collection aren’t much of a treat for your teeth. Read more

posted: Oct. 24, 2023.

the doctor and our team know how overwhelming it can be to pick the right dental products for your children. When you visit the dental aisle at the grocery store, Read more

posted: Oct. 17, 2023.

A study conducted in Washington State in 2004 and another conducted in Madrid, Spain in 2012 both reported findings that support a direct relationship between parents’ dental fear and their Read more