Dr. Bevin’s Blog

As you select healthcare providers for your family, it might be tempting to choose a family dentist as a one-stop shop for keeping everyone’s teeth healthy. But, just as a pediatrician is uniquely trained in caring for your children’s growing bodies, so is a Charlotte pediatric dentist an expert in children’s oral health. Pediatric dentists…

You might think that baby teeth serve no real purpose other than to look cute. After all, they eventually fall out! But the role they play is vital to optimal dental development. Baby teeth serve as placeholders for their permanent cohorts. If a baby tooth is lost too early, that precious space may not be…

If you look in your child’s mouth and see extra teeth peaking out behind primary ones, don’t blame your vision. When a permanent tooth erupts prior to the corresponding baby tooth falling out, it’s called over retention of the tooth. Although it may look odd, it’s not cause for alarm. This doesn’t mean, though, that…

Adults who have struggled with tooth decay for most of their lives are generally eager to prevent their own children from going down the same path. Parents are correct in their desire to prevent their children from a lifetime of fillings, crowns, and tooth extractions by focusing on preventive dental care as early as possible.…

Many children with special needs are at increased risk of developing dental issues. This can be due to an aversion to the feel of a toothbrush or to the taste of toothpaste, medications with a high sugar content, or oral trauma caused by uncontrolled movements. Whatever the cause, it’s important to address the situation with…

Does it seem as if your child is always involved in one sport or another? A sports season ends only to have another begin. Sometimes, seasons overlap, causing scheduling nightmares. Athletic endeavors provide numerous benefits for kids, both physically and mentally. Keep that in mind when you’re racing from one field to the next wondering…