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Dental Milestones
posted: Aug. 19, 2025.
First word, first step, first day of school—these firsts are milestones every parent celebrates. And one of the earliest and most precious milestones is your baby’s first real smile! Keep that Read more
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What Your Dentist Checks During a Checkup
posted: Aug. 12, 2025.
You’ve been going to Anderson Pediatric Dentistry for a while now, so you pretty much know what to expect when you get to our ANDERSON, South Carolina office. You’ll see the Read more
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Sunbeams and Beaming Smiles
posted: Aug. 05, 2025.
Long days in the sun’s rays offer you lots of choices for outdoor activities. Beach time? Parks? Baseball, biking, board sports? No matter what plans you have for these sunny Read more
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What is a pediatric dentist?
posted: Jul. 29, 2025.
Our team at Anderson Pediatric 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 that Read more
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Teens and Gum Disease
posted: Jul. 22, 2025.
You have a lot going on. School. Sports. Activities. Family. Friends. Teens lead busy lives and have busy schedules, so you need to budget your time and energy. One thing Read more
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What are Sealants?
posted: Jul. 15, 2025.
Sealants offer many benefits, but the best is their ability to protect your molars. Molars are full of small caverns that can be the perfect breeding ground for tooth decay Read more
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Energy and Sports Drinks Eat Away at Teeth, Study Says
posted: Jul. 08, 2025.
Sports and energy drinks cause irreversible damage to the teeth of teens and young adults. A recent study published in General Dentistry states that energy and sports drinks contain so Read more
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National Junk Food Day
posted: Jul. 01, 2025.
We mark special times throughout the year to encourage better oral health, like Dental Hygiene Month, and Children’s Dental Health Month, and even National Tooth Fairy Day! This July 21st Read more
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Baby Teeth and Cavities
posted: Jun. 24, 2025.
We know how frustrating it can be to discover your child has one or more cavities when you come to visit Anderson Pediatric Dentistry. There are several ways to prevent Read more
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What should I use to clean my baby’s teeth?
posted: Jun. 17, 2025.
You might think babies don’t need to brush their teeth, especially when they don’t have any. But by starting good habits like brushing when your child is young, you can Read more
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Healthy Digestion Begins with Healthy Teeth
posted: Jun. 10, 2025.
You’re careful about what your family eats, because, after all, their oral health depends on it. Without the necessary proteins, vitamins, and minerals in their diets, children’s teeth and gums Read more
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Tips to Help You Beat the Heat This Summer
posted: Jun. 03, 2025.
The dog days of summer are upon us, and with the temperatures soaring, our team at Anderson Pediatric Dentistry wants you to be extra careful about sun safety when you’re Read more
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My child is getting blood blisters; is this normal?
posted: May 27, 2025.
Thanks for the question. The “blisters” you are referring to are actually a normal part of losing baby teeth. Sometimes when teeth start to come through, children experience some bleeding Read more
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Memorial Day and Getting Ready for Summer
posted: May 20, 2025.
Memorial Day didn't become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right Read more
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Navigating the World of Dental Insurance Terminology
posted: May 13, 2025.
Unless you work for an insurance company, you probably do not spend a lot of your time studying all the terminology that dental insurance companies use to describe the treatments Read more
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May is National Teen Self-Esteem Month!
posted: May 06, 2025.
The month of May has the unique distinction of being National Teen Self-Esteem Month. What does that mean? National Teen Self-Esteem Month was created to raise public awareness about how low Read more