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My son is turning one. When should I bring him in for a visit?

July 16th, 2026

Dr. Amy Davidian, Dr. Edward W. Davidian Jr., Dr. Jason Lin and our team know that cavities know no age boundaries, and that is why we recommend a visit to our Durham office by a child’s first birthday. That also happens to be the opinion of our friends at the American Academy of Pediatrics, as…
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Good Dental Hygiene Impacts Overall General Health

July 9th, 2026

There are many ways in which your oral health has an impact on your overall general health. There are naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth. Some of those bacteria, including strep and staph, are harmful, while other bacteria are essential for the balance of intestinal flora. The healthier your mouth is, the less likely it…
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What’s an intraoral camera?

July 2nd, 2026

One of the greatest features our team at Southpoint Pediatric Dentistry offers is the ability to see first-hand how we can help our patients. While X-rays help us detect any problems in your mouth and give us valuable information on what is bothering you, they often don’t give Dr. Amy Davidian, Dr. Edward W. Davidian…
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Dental Fear in Children: Brought on by parents?

June 25th, 2026

A study conducted in Washington State in 2004 and another conducted in Madrid, Spain in 2012 both reported findings that support a direct relationship between parents’ dental fear and their child’s fear of the dentist. The Washington study examined dental fear among 421 children ages 0.8 to 12.8 years old. They were patients at 21…
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