Elizabeth E Miller DDS, MS - Pediatric Dentistry

12/23/2020

Running, flipping and dribbling into 2021!!!! Happy Holidays to all! Be safe and stay well!!!

05/08/2020

We’re back and can’t wait to see your sweet faces!!!

04/23/2020

02/27/2020

Big, big congratulations to this guy! He was recently awarded a full academic scholarship to Deerfield Academy and hopes to be an entrepreneur one day! We couldn’t be more proud...not to mention he is as kind as he is smart!!!

02/27/2020

Help your child get ready for Kindergarten by practicing routines at home. Brush, Book, Bed is a nighttime routine you can follow so your child sleeps well and is ready for school the next day! &Ready
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/oral-health/Pages/Brush-Book-Bed.aspx

02/25/2020

“Toothbrush Talk”

Your mouth can be home to many different types of germs. These germs may become stored on your toothbrush. Yuck! 😝

Toothbrushes should be replaced every three to four months and even sooner if the bristles are worn out, or if your children have been sick. 🤒
The ADA offers some helpful tips to help keep your child’s toothbrush safe to use:

1️⃣Don’t share toothbrushes!

2️⃣Rinse your child’s toothbrush after using with tap water to remove any toothpaste and debris

3️⃣Store the toothbrush in an upright position and allow it to air dry. Do not cover or store toothbrushes in a closed environment. A closed moist environment can cause germs to grow. 🦠 🧫

When in doubt, toss it out! 🗑
Nothing like a fresh clean toothbrush to keep those pretty smiles! 😁

02/13/2020

Sugar Bugs!!! 🍭🍬

It’s a fun phrase that we use to explain to children about what can happen when there is too much sugar in your diet! Too many sugars from cakes, cookies and other starchy foods can cause decay.
Try fresh fruits for a healthy sugar alternative. 🍎🍉🍌🍓
In addition, too many sugars in drinks can also cause tooth decay! While 100% juice might sound like a healthy option for your child, it can often have too much sugar in one serving.
Always be aware of the sugar content on the FDA labels!

Some of our top sweet drink treats for our children are:

1) Flavored Waters
2) Honest Kids Juice Pouches
3) Roarin’ Waters by Capri Sun
4) Gatorade Zero/Powerade Zero
5) G2 Gatorade

Of course, our #1 choice is always water!!! You can never go wrong with plain ol’ H2O!

(Swipe to see a list of our top choices) @ Elizabeth E Miller DDS, MS - Pediatric Dentistry

02/08/2020

We love watching our patients grow up and follow their dreams! Congratulations, Hunter, on your football scholarship to Elizabeth City State!

02/03/2020

February is Children’s Dental Health Month! Follow us along this month as we post and share helpful information on maintaining a healthy smile for your children! 😁

When talking about toothpaste, a lot of parents ask us:

1) What toothpaste should we use? We recommend any of the children’s toothpastes carrying the ADA (American Dental Association) seal. This seal means that the toothpaste contains fluoride, has the right amount of abrasiveness (not too little and not too much) and has been shown to be safe and effective.
2) How much toothpaste should we use? The AAPD (American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry) recommends the following: Under 3 years old: the size of a grain of rice. Between 3 and 6 years old: the size of a pea.

We can’t say it enough: fluoride helps prevent cavities!

01/01/2020

Happy New Year from our children to yours!!!