Dr. Bevin’s Blog

Today, toothpaste has color, flavor, sparkles, whiteners, and more. Each member of your family can choose the toothpaste type they like best. But it wasn’t always like this. In fact, the first toothpastes were pretty rudimentary, as you might well imagine. Here, Dr. Bevin Malley and the team at Carolina Kids Dentistry walk you through…

Adults aren’t the only ones who get headaches. Kids get headaches, too. There are lots of things that cause headaches – tension, anxiety, illness, etc. Dental issues sometimes result in headaches. One of these issues is bite misalignment. The way the top and bottom rows of teeth fit together is called your “bite.” (The dental…

When you have children, you suddenly learn a lot about dentistry. You’ll find out that children are challenged with all sorts of dental problems, many of which are similar to adult dental issues. One such issue is tooth loss. Sure, children lose teeth all of the time! If they didn’t, the Tooth Fairy would be…

As adults, we typically don’t want space between our teeth. Properly aligned, aesthetically pleasing teeth typically fit together in a “cozy” fashion. However, when it comes to kids’ smile, space can be good. Without it, permanent teeth may not have enough room to emerge. Many times, a children’s dental development proceeds as expected, without the…

Charlotte is filled with all kinds of dentists—cosmetic specialists, periodontists, endodontists, and oral surgeons. But for the youngest members of your family, a pediatric dentist offers the best start for a lifetime of proper dental health. For almost anyone, a trip to the dentist can be a little fearful, but this is especially true for…

If baby teeth are just going to fall out, how crucial is home care? Is there really a need for fillings? What about a crown? In Charlotte and across the country, many questions are asked by parents about the importance of children’s baby teeth. Trust a pediatric dentist regarding the truth about these and many…