Below is a guest post from Kid’s Dentistree in Richmond Hill , a pediatric dentist office in Richmond Hill.

How Much Sugar is in Your Child’s Snacks?

The holidays are a time of celebration, meaning deliciously addictive sugary drinks and snacks are in abundance just about everywhere you look. Although your kids may be craving Mountain Dew and chocolate chip cookies, some of the most common snacks contain large amounts of added sugar. To keep sugar from wreaking havoc on your child’s teeth this holiday season, read Kid’s Dentistree in Richmond Hill’s blog post to learn which popular snacks have the lowest or higher sugar levels and for some healthy snack ideas.

Whether you need to schedule your child’s last appointment of 2019 or first appointment of 2020, contact Kid’s Dentistree today. Our dentist and team of hygienists create a friendly atmosphere to teach your children about the best dental habits to get them through the holiday season and beyond. For more information, click here.

The Kid’s Dentistree office is located in the “Clock Tower” building, right next to The Suites at Station Exchange on Ford Avenue in Richmond Hill.

Kid’s Dentistree
912-756-5437
1101 Gandy Dancer
Richmond Hill, GA 31324

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Below is a guest post from Kid’s Dentistree in Richmond Hill , a pediatric dentist office in Richmond Hill.

Best and Worst Halloween Candy for Your Teeth

For kids, Halloween is all about dressing up in costumes and trying to collect the most trick-or-treat sweets possible. However, there is nothing spookier than the cavities these candy binges can cause. Even though no candy is considered healthy for your teeth, there are some that are better and worse than others. To help you sort out your child’s candy bag, read our Halloween candy blog post.

One of the best times to schedule a trip to the dentist is right after Halloween. Kid’s Dentistree’s talented dentist and team of hygienists will ensure your child’s smile is healthy after all the holiday treats while also teaching them the best dental habits for a lifetime of strong teeth. For more information, click here!

The Kid’s Dentistree office is located in the “Clock Tower” building, right next to The Suites at Station Exchange on Ford Avenue in Richmond Hill.

Kid’s Dentistree
912-756-5437
1101 Gandy Dancer
Richmond Hill, GA 31324

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Attention Statesboro-area parents. Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry  is now open in Statesboro in addition to their Savannah location.

The new Statesboro location – open 5 days a week Monday-Friday – is accepting all insurances at this time and accepting new patients from ages 1 to age 18.

Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry  dentists specialize in sedation and patients with special needs.

Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry’s new Statesboro location
123 Hill Pond Lane
Statesboro, Ga 30458
912-402-5437

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Savannah location

Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry Savannah location is still accepting new patients and most insurances

Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry
4849 Paulsen St., Suite 101
Savannah, GA 31405
912-298-KIDS (5437)

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Below is a guest post from Kid’s Dentistree , a pediatric dentist office in Richmond Hill.

How Well Do You Know Your Teeth?

In the spirit of back-to-school in August, Kid’s Dentistree in Richmond Hill  is giving you a lesson on types of teeth! Read Kid’s Dentistree’s blog post here with your little ones to learn about the different kinds of teeth we have and the function of each of them. Afterwards, test your knowledge in the Different Types of Teeth quiz.

No matter the differences in teeth, the one thing they all have in common is the need for regular visits to the dentist, so don’t forget to schedule your child’s next routine check-up. From toddlers to teens, Kid’s Dentistree makes going to the dentist a fun, welcoming experience for all of our patients. For more information, click here!

The Kid’s Dentistree office is located in the “Clock Tower” building, right next to The Suites at Station Exchange on Ford Avenue in Richmond Hill.

Kid’s Dentistree
912-756-5437
1101 Gandy Dancer
Richmond Hill, GA 31324

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Earlier this year,  Kid’s Dentistree in Richmond Hill was named Best Dentist by Bryan County News readers in the annual Bryan’s Favorites contest! Since receiving this honor,  Kid’s Dentistree has been more dedicated than ever to creating healthy smiles for Bryan County children and teaching them the skills to keep their smiles glowing for a lifetime.

 At Kid’s Dentistree in Richmond Hill, you are instantly welcomed into a kid-friendly, relaxing atmosphere. Their experienced dentist and hygienists know how to relate to kids, making it easier for them to understand the importance of good oral health.

By taking the anxiety out of going to the dentist,  Kid’s Dentistree makes it an enjoyable experience for both you and your child.

For more information, click here.

 The Kid’s Dentistree office is located in the “Clock Tower” building, right next to The Suites at Station Exchange on Ford Avenue in Richmond Hill.

Kid’s Dentistree
912-756-5437
1101 Gandy Dancer
Richmond Hill, GA 31324

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Below is a guest post from Kid’s Dentistree , a pediatric dentist office in Richmond Hill.

Schools are officially out for summer, giving you the perfect opportunity to teach your children positive oral health habits that will stick with them for a lifetime. Building a steady oral health routine allows your child’s baby teeth to stay healthy while setting a strong foundation for their adult teeth.

At Kid’s Dentistree in Richmond Hill, our kid-oriented atmosphere makes going to the dentist a stress-free experience for both children and parents. If your child is struggling to adopt good oral health habits, our team can help them discover the benefits of a healthy smile in fun, interactive ways. To learn what oral habits you can teach your kids this summer, click here!

The office is located in the “Clock Tower” building, right next to The Suites at Station Exchange on Ford Avenue in Richmond Hill.

Kid’s Dentistree
912-756-5437
1101 Gandy Dancer
Richmond Hill, GA 31324

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Below is a guest post from Kid’s Dentistree , a pediatric dentist office in Richmond Hill.

Are Space Maintainers Really Necessary When Your Child Loses a Baby Tooth Too Early?

From guiding adult teeth into place to preventing crowding, your child’s tiny baby teeth have some big responsibilities when it comes to your child’s bite. So, if a baby tooth is lost too early, space maintainers can take its place to help your child’s adult teeth grow in properly.

At Kid’s Dentistree in Richmond Hill , we are committed to creating a fun and comfortable experience for patients ranging from toddlers to teens. If your child loses a baby tooth prematurely,  we are ready to step in to help your child grow a beautiful, healthy smile.

For more information on the benefits of space maintainers, click here!

The office is located in the “Clock Tower” building, right next to The Suites at Station Exchange on Ford Avenue in Richmond Hill.

Kid’s Dentistree
912-756-5437
1101 Gandy Dancer
Richmond Hill, GA 31324

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Below is a guest post from Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry in Savannah 

Your baby was born with all 20 primary teeth below their gumline. They typically start to come through between 6 and 12 months. Children usually have their full set of baby teeth in place by age 3.

Teething Symptoms

What’s normal?

Fussiness
Trouble sleeping
Irritability
Loss of appetite
Drooling more than usual
What’s not normal?

High fever
Diarrhea
Rash

If your baby has any of these symptoms while teething and continues to be cranky and uncomfortable, call your pediatric dentist or pediatrician.

Are Numbing Gels or Teething Tablets Safe For My Baby?

The FDA recommends that parents and caregivers not use benzocaine products for children younger than 2. They are also warning that benzocaine oral drug products should only be used in adults and children 2 years and older if they contain certain warnings on the drug label. These products carry serious risks and provide little to no benefits for treating oral pain, including sore gums in infants due to teething.

Benzocaine is an over-the-counter anesthetic, which the FDA notes are usually under the product names Anbesol, Hurricaine, Orajel, Baby Orajel and Orabase. Benzocaine has been associated with a rare but serious—and sometimes fatal—condition called methemoglobinemia, a disorder in which the amount of oxygen carried through the blood stream is greatly reduced.

The FDA also urges parents not to use – and dispose of homeopathic teething tablets – after lab testing found “inconsistent amounts of belladonna, a toxic substance, in certain homeopathic teething tablets, sometimes far exceeding the amount claimed on the label.”

“The body’s response to belladonna in children under two years of age is unpredictable and puts them at unnecessary risk,” said Janet Woodcock, M.D., director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.

It is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry that the dental home for a child should be established no later than 12 months of age to help children and their families institute a lifetime of good oral health.

Should you have any questions regarding your child and teething, please contact Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry  in Savannah  and they will be happy to help you: 912-298-KIDS.

Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry
4849 Paulsen St., Suite 101
Savannah, GA 31405
912-298-KIDS (5437)

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Spring Break Means Time to Schedule Your Child’s Dental Appointment.

Kids’ Dentistree in Richmond Hill is a fun, family-friendly dental practice just for kids. And now is the perfect time to schedule your child’s appointment over spring break!

Kid’s Dentistree patients, from toddlers to teens, love how Kid’s Dentistree takes the anxiety out of going to the dentist. In fact, they make it fun. Help your child start a lifetime of healthy smiles today.

Learn more about Kids Dentistree and their services, or make an appointment, here.

The Richmond Hill office is a kind, patient and experienced team. The goal: to establish a trusting relationship with the parent and child and set the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles.

The office is located in the “Clock Tower” building, right next to The Suites at Station Exchange on Ford Avenue in Richmond Hill.

Kid’s Dentistree
912-756-5437
1101 Gandy Dancer
Richmond Hill, GA 31324

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Kid’s Dentistree in Richmond Hill is a fun, family-friendly dental practice just for kids.

Kid’s Dentistree patients, from toddlers to teens, love how Kid’s Dentistree takes the anxiety out of going to the dentist. In fact, they make it fun! Help your child start a lifetime of healthy smiles today.

Learn more about Kids Dentistree and there services, or make an appointment, here. 

The Richmond Hill office is a kind, patient and experienced team. The goal: to establish a trusting relationship with the parent and child and set the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles.

The office is located in the “Clock Tower” building, right next to The Suites at Station Exchange on Ford Avenue in Richmond Hill.

Kid’s Dentistree
912-756-5437
1101 Gandy Dancer
Richmond Hill, GA 31324

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Here’s a way your kids can protect their teeth from too much Halloween candy & show appreciation to our U.S. troops.

Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry in Savannah will collect your kids’ extra and leftover Halloween candy & send the candy to our troops overseas through  Operation Gratitude.

Kids can donate their Halloween candy @ Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry and it will be sent to our troops overseas. Everyone wins by participating in the program kids improve their oral health & support our men and women overseas.

The rules:
1. Drop unused, wrapped candy off between the dates of Nov. 1- Nov. 6 2018. Monday-Thursday 8AM-5PM and
Friday 8AM-2PM.
2. By donating each person will be entered to win Starbucks and Amazon gift cards.
3. Enjoy giving back to our troops overseas

Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry
4849 Paulsen St., Suite 101
Savannah, GA 31405
912-298-KIDS (5437)

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About Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry

Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry of Savannah specializes in children. Board-certified pediatric dentist Dr. Krista Hinchey and her team are experts on the growing smile.

Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry accepts the following insurance: Amerigroup, CareSource, PeachState and Well Care (these are all Georgia Medicaid) The other main ones accepted @ Dogwood are United Concordia/Tricare (military), Ameritas, MetLife and Cigna. 

Stay connected with Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry and learn more about this new Savannah pediatric dentist practice by liking the practice on Facebook here. 

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Pooler Pediatric Dentistry  is accepting new patients and you can request an appointment online here or calling (912) 376-9296

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a child’s first dental visit should be by age ONE

Dr. Carla G. Stappenbeck @ Pooler Pediatric Dentistry (pictured above) is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist with degrees from Harvard University and the University of Maryland and a certificate from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.

Pooler Pediatric Dentistry
120 Towne Center Drive, Suite 500
Pooler, GA 31322
912-376-9296
Email: frontdesk@poolerpd.com

Why choose a pediatric dentist versus a general dentist who treats children?

As a pediatric dentist, Dr. Carla has an extra two years of specialized training (residency) after dental school and is dedicated to the oral health of children from infancy through the teenage years, including those with special health care needs. As a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, she has voluntarily undergone vigorous written and oral exams, which demonstrate specialized knowledge and skill. In order to maintain her certification, she must complete yearly continuing education requirements to stay up-to-date with developments in both technology and patient care.

Dr. Carla is fluent in both English and Spanish (Se Habla Español).

Learn more here.

Stay connected by ‘liking’ Pooler Pediatric Dentistry on Facebook here. 

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Make those dentist appointments now before the busy Fall season starts.

Here are some pediatric dentists in Savannah, Pooler & Richmond Hill who make going to the dentist fun for kids.

Surfside Kids Pediatric Dentistry 

Looking for a pediatric dentist in Richmond Hill or Brunswick?

Surfside Kids Pediatric Dentistry is dedicated to the special physical and psychological dental needs of infants, children, young adults, and those with special needs in Richmond Hill & Brunswick Ga.

Surfside Kids’ friendly & compassionate staff is committed to maintaining a fun, stress-free environment & to making your child feel at home or even on SURFSIDE vacation.

Learn more here. 

Surfside Kids Pediatric Dentistry has two convenient locations:

*256 Scranton Connector, STE 110 Brunswick,GA 31525
*135 Cedar Street, Richmond Hill, GA 31324

Surfside Kids Pediatric Dentistry; 912.715.SURF; www.surfsidekids.com Follow on Instagram here & on Facebook here. 
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Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry of Savannah

Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry of Savannah is a new state-of-the-art pediatric dentist practice, conveniently located in midtown Savannah.

Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry of Savannah specializes in children. Board-certified pediatric dentist Dr. Krista Hinchey and her team are experts on the growing smile. Learn more about Dr. Krista here. 

Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry offers in-office oral sedation and accepts most insurance plans.

Dr. Krista and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommend you bring your child in by his or her first birthday.

Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry
4849 Paulsen St., Suite 101
Savannah, GA 31405
912-298-KIDS (5437)

Stay connected with Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry and learn more about this new Savannah pediatric dentist practice by liking the practice on Facebook here. 

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Pooler Pediatric Dentistry

Did you know that your child’s first dental visit should be by age one?

The office at Pooler Pediatric Dentistry  is specially designed with children in mind with video games and ceiling-mounted TVs and a friendly staff who enjoy working with younger patients! They even offer sedation for those children that are too young or nervous to otherwise complete treatment.

Let Pooler Pediatric Dentistry show your child how fun a trip to the dentist can be!

Dr. Carla G. Stappenbeck is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist with degrees from Harvard University and the University of Maryland and a certificate from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. She is excited to be serving Chatham and the surrounding counties.

Pooler Pediatric Dentistry
120 Towne Center Drive, Suite 500
Pooler, GA 31322
912-376-9296
Email: frontdesk@poolerpd.com

Why choose a pediatric dentist versus a general dentist who treats children?

As a pediatric dentist, Dr. Carla has an extra two years of specialized training (residency) after dental school and is dedicated to the oral health of children from infancy through the teenage years, including those with special health care needs. As a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, she has voluntarily undergone vigorous written and oral exams, which demonstrate specialized knowledge and skill. In order to maintain her certification, she must complete yearly continuing education requirements to stay up-to-date with developments in both technology and patient care.

Dr. Carla is fluent in both English and Spanish (Se Habla Español).

Learn more here.

Stay connected by ‘liking’ Pooler Pediatric Dentistry on Facebook here. 

Pooler Pediatric Dentistry, poolerpd.com, 120 Towne Center Drive, Suite 500 Pooler, 31322, 912-376-9296, email frontdesk@poolerpd.com, On Facebook here.     Pooler Pediatric Dentistry is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Vaught Orthodontics has teamed up with the Savannah Bananas as the Official Smile of the Bananas!

Check  Vaught Orthodontics out in the outfield. You can’t miss it!

Vaught Orthodontics is always excited to welcome new smiles to the Fin Grin Family.

Call for a complimentary consultation in the Savannah or Richmond Hill Office.

Savannah Location
7650 Waters Ave.
Savannah, Georgia 31406
912-200-3452

Richmond Hill Location
2701 Highway 17, 2B
Richmond Hill, Georgia 31324
912-756-2309

See photos of Vaught Orthodontics patients & offices on Facebook here & on Instagram here. 

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Uncompromising care to create incredible smiles is only where we begin at Vaught Orthodontics.

Dr. Bob Vaught is certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, and has practiced in Savannah and Richmond Hill for over twenty-five years.

Vaught Orthodontics’ experienced team provides leading edge orthodontic care for patients of all ages with traditional braces, Invisalign, and Invisalign Teen in an atmosphere that is family friendly and focused on service.

Vaught Orthodontics offers a complimentary initial consultation, affordable treatment options with flexible no interest payment programs, and accept direct payment for most insurance plans.

Two locations allow Vaught Orthodontics to better accommodate your family’s busy schedule.

Savannah location
7650 Waters Ave.
Savannah, Georgia 31406
912-200-3452

Richmond Hill location
2701 Highway 17, 2B
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
912-756-2309

Call Vaught Orthodontics to schedule a FREE orthodontic consultation.

See photos of Vaught Orthodontics patients & offices on Facebook here & on Instagram here. 

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Summer appointments @ Pooler Pediatric Dentistry  are going, going…but not quite gone.

Call today to schedule: (912) 376-9296

Dr. Carla G. Stappenbeck is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist with degrees from Harvard University and the University of Maryland and a certificate from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. She is excited to be serving Chatham and the surrounding counties.

Pooler Pediatric Dentistry
120 Towne Center Drive, Suite 500
Pooler, GA 31322
912-376-9296
Email: frontdesk@poolerpd.com

Why choose a pediatric dentist versus a general dentist who treats children?

As a pediatric dentist, Dr. Carla has an extra two years of specialized training (residency) after dental school and is dedicated to the oral health of children from infancy through the teenage years, including those with special health care needs. As a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, she has voluntarily undergone vigorous written and oral exams, which demonstrate specialized knowledge and skill. In order to maintain her certification, she must complete yearly continuing education requirements to stay up-to-date with developments in both technology and patient care.

Dr. Carla is fluent in both English and Spanish (Se Habla Español).

Learn more here.

Stay connected by ‘liking’ Pooler Pediatric Dentistry on Facebook here. 

Pooler Pediatric Dentistry, poolerpd.com, 120 Towne Center Drive, Suite 500 Pooler, 31322, 912-376-9296, email frontdesk@poolerpd.com, On Facebook here.     Pooler Pediatric Dentistry is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser