Pregnancy is a time when you radiate that motherly glow and get ready for your new little peanut. It's also a time to take good care of your smile. If you're not careful, your pregnancy can harm your teeth, gums, and oral health. To help you, Dr. Troy Hardy and our dental team have some smile-care tips for you. First,... read more »

Teething is a process that all healthy children must endure within their first few years of life. It’s the effect of teeth erupting above the gumline for the first time, and it’s a painful experience for your little ones. Here are some things you’ll want to know as you help them as they get their baby teeth: - As soon... read more »

Although breastfeeding is often stressed as the most suitable option for the overall healthy growth of your child, did you know that it can benefit your child’s oral health as well? For a better understanding of the basics of breastfeeding and dental health, listed below are some important facts about them: - Breastfeeding lowers a child’s risk of baby bottle... read more »

If you seek to improve the oral health of a young child, pediatric dentistry should be the first option on your list. The uses of pediatric dentistry are great in number. Here are some things you should know about pediatric dentistry: - Pediatricians have extra training beyond regular dentistry, which usually lasts for 2-3 years in addition to general dentistry.... read more »

Do you find yourself dragging your child to the dental office because they are more afraid of the dentist than the monster that might be living under the bed? If so, then we have a few tips for you on how to make your child’s dental experience at Copper Cove Pediatric Dentistry a lot less scary. The first tip is... read more »

Baby bottle tooth decay is a serious condition found in young children that results from prolonged exposure to sugar, often through the use of baby bottles. If you give your child sugary drinks, they can rapidly damage your child’s teeth and expose them to dental erosion and cavities. The reason baby bottles are hazardous is often due to the time... read more »

You might already understand that there are several things you should consider trying if you’d like to help your little one enjoy healthy teeth. For instance, you’ve probably heard that brushing and flossing are very important, but would you be surprised to hear that you should also help your children develop healthy habits when they’re young? Kids who start caring... read more »

As you know, your child’s permanent teeth will need to last them for the rest of their lives. This means preserving the health of their teeth in their early years is of the utmost importance. Their daily oral hygiene routine of brushing twice day and flossing each evening is a critical first step. Their twice-annual dental exam at Dr. Troy... read more »

Thumb sucking is bad for a child’s oral health. Although it may seem cute and innocent, the effects it can have on their teeth are unfortunate. It could seriously warp and dislodge the natural position of their teeth, and even hinder their growth. What’s more, it can alter their gumline and cause the next set of teeth, their permanent one’s,... read more »

Do you know what baby bottle tooth decay is? Did you know that baby bottle tooth decay can occur while your child is sleeping? Thus, it is important to ensure no liquids can pool in your child’s mouth as they sleep. For more information about baby bottle tooth decay, take the following quiz: Baby bottle tooth decay is most commonly... read more »