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Get Your Child Off to a Good Start

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So much in life is about preventing unwanted occurrences from happening. You put your child in a safe car seat to prevent severe injury in a car accident. You put sunscreen on your skin to prevent sunburn and skin cancer. You floss and brush your teeth to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Did you know that it is also important to start your young child off on a good start for oral health? As babies go through rapid growth and development in their first years of life, it is vital that you make oral health care for your child a priority.

Getting your child off to a good start in oral health is simple. One of the very first things you can do is wipe down your baby’s gums with a damp washcloth each day. This will help to remove bacteria from the gums and keep your baby’s mouth fresh. Once your baby can sit up by herself, you can give her a soft-bristled toothbrush to chew on. This should be done under parental supervision! Allowing your baby to chew on a toothbrush designed for young mouths will not only feel good on her gums, but it will do some cleaning in the process.

You should also make early dental visits a priority. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that babies begin visiting the dentist within six months of the first tooth erupting inside their mouths. While this may seem like a very young age to start dental visits, the goal of these early appointments is to help your child feel comfortable at the dentist’s office.

Early dental appointments are meant to be fun for young children. Not much work or cleaning will be done, as these appointments are set up so that your child will be introduced to the dentist, hygienist, dental tools, and the atmosphere of a dental practice. These early appointments allow your dentist to learn about your baby’s teething process, pacifier use, thumb sucking, feeding, and sleeping habits. All of this information will allow your dentist to gain a reference for your child’s oral health. This early information will make any future concerns stand out to your dentist as she or he will have a baseline to go from.

At Peninsula Dentistry, we understand how important it is to make young children comfortable at the dentist. Our practice offers friendly and compassionate care for patients of all ages. Call today to schedule your child’s first appointment.

Posted on behalf of Peninsula Cosmetic & Family Dentistry

538 Savannah Hwy
Charleston, SC 29407

Phone: (843) 507-5481

FAX: (843) 577-4653

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Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm
Lunch break: 1pm - 2pm

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Absolutely phenomenal dental office. Not only are the dentists outstanding at their craft but, like every person in the office, they are incredibly friendly and genuine. And that is so important. I earnestly recommend Peninsula if you are looking for the highest quality care, expertise and, equally important, quality people. I would give them 10 stars if I could.
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The BEST dentist. Megan the hygienist is always so professional and thorough! Every time I have a visit here the staff from the front desk to back are always so efficient and courteous. Dr. McPherson is an amazing dentist and always takes time to explain everything in a way that makes sense. I will only go to Peninsula for all my dental needs!
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Excellent staff and excellent experience from entering until leaving. Dr. McPherson is terrific!! Her assistant Kate is very knowledgeable and caring. I felt like I had two dentist attending to me. This was my first visit to this practice. I’ll always remain a patient due to my experience
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Meet Our Doctors

Dr. James B. Wisner

Dr. James B. Wisner was raised in Charleston and attended Porter-Gaud High School. He graduated from The Honors College at The University of South Carolina in 1996 and received his D.M.D. degree in 2002 from the Medical University of South Carolina’s College of Dental Medicine.

Dr. Wisner served in Las Vegas, Nevada and Spangdahlem, Germany as a Captain in the United States Air Force for three years where he completed an AEGD residency and was certified in Intravenous Conscious Sedation.

Dr. Caitlin McPherson

Dr. Caitlin McPherson was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. A graduate of Porter Gaud High School, she went on to receive her Bachelors of Science from Clemson University’s Calhoun Honors College. Dr. McPherson earned her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the Medical University of South Carolina’s College of Dental Medicine. She is an active member of The American Dental Association and The Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. McPherson performs all aspects of general dentistry and is Invisalign certified. Dr. McPherson especially enjoys treating pediatric patients.

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538 Savannah Hwy
Charleston, SC 29407

Phone (843) 507-5481
Fax (843) 577-4653
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Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm
Lunch break: 1pm - 2pm

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