The Lume Smiles Podcast

Lume Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
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Straight answers for families, from first tooth to last retainer check. Lume Smiles is the podcast from Lume Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. Each episode takes one question parents actually ask about pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, like when a child should first see an orthodontist, how to make a first dental visit easy, or whether baby teeth really matter, and answers it in plain language. Most episodes are hosted by orthodontist Dr. Sam Burrow, joined by Lume's pediatric dentists, orthodontists and team, and by guests from the community, from pediatricians and family dentists to local families and business owners, who help parents get the full picture. You get the answer in the first minute, the conversation behind it, and one thing to do this week. New episodes every other Tuesday. Send us your question at LumeSmilesPodcast.com. For education only. Talk with your own dentist or orthodontist about your child's care.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    When does a child need general anesthesia for dental work?

    When does a child need general anesthesia for dental work? Dr. Carrie Dunlap, a dentist whose practice is limited to pediatric dentistry, talks with host Dr. Sam Burrow about when general anesthesia is an option for children with extensive dental needs, what the day at the surgery center looks like, and the questions parents can ask beforehand. In this episode of The Lume Smiles Podcast: • Why some kids are scared at the dentist, and how early visits help • How a parent's own dental experience can shape a child's • What to say, and not say, on the drive to the dentist • What general anesthesia at a surgery center looks like, step by step • Questions parents can ask the anesthesiologist and the dental team • Hospital versus surgery center, and how insurance can work • What to do when a child hurts their mouth in a fall • The one thing to do this week: find a dental home for your child TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Welcome to The Lume Smiles Podcast with Dr. Carrie Dunlap 0:38 Dr. Sam and Dr. Carrie go back 20 years 1:42 Why Dr. Carrie chose pediatric dentistry 3:14 Why she joined the Lume team 4:08 Why some kids are scared at the dentist 5:32 Why starting early makes visits easier 6:29 How a parent's own dental experience affects a child 7:42 What to say, and not say, on the drive over 8:40 When a child has several cavities 10:00 What general anesthesia at a surgery center looks like 12:33 Why parents should be involved and ask questions 13:19 One surgery center visit versus four or five office visits 15:28 Feeling uneasy is normal: questions to ask 16:24 Special needs: hospital versus surgery center 17:51 Does insurance cover general anesthesia? 18:44 Why baby teeth matter 20:00 What to do if a child hurts their mouth in a fall 20:52 One thing parents can do this week 21:59 Closing thoughts ABOUT LUME Lume Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics cares for children and families in Charlotte, Harrisburg, Gastonia, Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Wilmington and Jacksonville. Book a visit: https://lumesmiles.com/book Website: https://lumesmiles.com LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PLATFORM Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ID9pyGKo0XHq2unFjB9xA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id6822150318 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LumeSmiles This episode is for general education and is not medical advice. Talk with your child's dentist and pediatrician about your child's needs. #LumeSmiles #PediatricDentistry #GeneralAnesthesia

  2. Nov 3

    Two Specialties, One Visit: Dr. Jack Burrow on Kids’ Dental Care

    When is the right time to see an orthodontist? Dr. Jack Burrow explains why a first check around age seven or eight matters, and why dental care starts with the first tooth. In this episode of The Lume Smiles Podcast, Dr. Sam Burrow sits down with Dr. Jack Burrow, who founded the orthodontic practice in 1978. They talk about what early checks look for, how pediatric dentistry and orthodontics work together, and what to look for in a provider. In this episode: • Why the practice moved to one name • What locally & Doctor owned means, and why Lume is not corporate • Why patients come first, every visit • When dental care should start, and what first visits cover • How long families stay involved in brushing and diet • Why one team for pediatric dentistry and orthodontics helps every patient • What an orthodontist watches for between a first check and treatment 00:00 Intro 00:14 Welcome 00:56 Why the practice moved to one name 02:17 Locally & Doctor owned, not corporate 04:07 Patients come first 06:53 When dental care should start 09:07 What to look for in a provider 10:17 How long families stay involved in brushing 11:02 One team, two specialties 12:22 Why early orthodontic checks matter 15:11 Working alongside family and staying current on research About Lume Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics Lume Smiles: One team. One goal. Still locally & Doctor owned. Serving families in North Carolina and South Carolina. Find us at LumeSmiles.com. This episode is general education. It is not a substitute for an exam with your own dentist or orthodontist. #LumeSmiles #Orthodontist #PediatricDentist

  3. Oct 27

    Should my child see a dentist before their first birthday?

    First tooth or first birthday, whichever comes first. That is when Dr. Kendall Bodah recommends a child's first dental visit, and it's usually much earlier than parents expect. If you're past that, come anyway. We start where you are. In this episode of Lume Smiles, host Dr. Sam Burrow sits down with Dr. Kendall Bodah of Lume Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, who completed specialized pediatric training at the Dental College of Georgia. They walk through the questions parents ask most about those early years. What you'll hear: • Why the first visits are mostly about getting to know your family, not finding problems • A simple way to know how long to keep helping with brushing: until your child can tie their own shoes • What actually happens at the first appointment, from the office tour to counting teeth • The words to leave out of the car ride, like "hurt," "shot" and "needle," and what to say instead • Why some children settle faster when a parent steps out for a few minutes • Why baby teeth still matter, when some of them stay until age 11 or 12 • How having a pediatric dentist and an orthodontist on one team means a second set of eyes as your child grows New episodes of Lume Smiles post every Tuesday at 9 am ET. Subscribe so you don't miss the next one. Thinking about your child's first visit? Here's what to expect: https://lumesmiles.com/pediatric-dentistry/first-visit/ CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:15 Meet Dr. Kendall Bodah 02:04 When should your child first see a dentist? 03:22 How long should you help your child brush? 04:06 What happens at the first visit 05:35 Words to leave out before a dental visit 07:25 When a parent stepping out helps 08:35 Why baby teeth still matter 10:22 Pediatric dentist and orthodontist, one team 11:34 Why an orthodontist looks early 13:06 Helping a nervous toddler feel at ease 14:36 Closing #LumeSmiles #PediatricDentistry #FirstDentalVisit #BabyTeeth #ParentingTips

  4. Oct 20

    When Straight Teeth Aren’t Enough: What Parents Should Know About Airway & Sleep

    An orthodontic evaluation can reveal concerns beyond crooked teeth. Dr. Sam Burrow and his brother, Dr. Albert Burrow, discuss mouth breathing, snoring, and the clues that can prompt a referral to an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist. Through stories from the practice, they explain how orthodontists and ENTs work together, what parents can bring up during an appointment, and why straight teeth don’t always tell the whole story. In this episode: Mouth breathing, snoring, and daytime tirednessEnlarged adenoids and the role of an ENT evaluationA young patient’s experience with expansion and ENT treatmentWhen to schedule a child’s first orthodontic evaluationGrowing up in the family practiceMeet Hugo, Dr. Albert’s office dogAlong the way, the brothers share laughs, childhood memories, and the patient-first approach they learned from their dad, Dr. Jack Burrow. Learn More And Find Your Location: LumeSmiles.com

  5. Oct 13

    Why Kids Fear the Dentist And How Parents Can Help

    Is your child scared of the dentist? Dr. Christina Williams, DDS, joins host Dr. Sam Burrow to share what actually helps, from a child's first visit to the teen years. Dr. Williams studied psychology before dentistry, and she uses it every day with nervous kids. She explains how "tell, show, do" takes the mystery out of a visit, how a parent's own dental worries can rub off on a child and what to say instead, when it can help for a parent to step out, whether prizes and popsicles really work, and what gets a teenager to cooperate. Her advice for the ride over: keep it positive. "Let's have a good appointment today." Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and meet Dr. Christina Williams 01:08 From college basketball to psychology to dentistry 02:37 Reading a child and making a connection 04:00 When a 5-year-old is crying before you start 04:59 Tell, show, do: how kids learn what to expect 06:15 Why early, regular visits make it easier 06:44 Good intentions that can make kids more anxious 08:04 Should parents stay in the room? 09:22 When a parent stepping out helps 10:10 How watching other kids helps 11:05 Do prizes and popsicles really work? 12:24 What to say in the car on the way to the dentist 13:53 Breaking the family cycle of dental fear 14:33 What hospital training brings to kids' dental care 16:49 Getting teenagers to cooperate 18:46 Got a question for the show? Dr. Williams practices with Lume Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. She earned her psychology degree at the College of Charleston and her DDS from the UNC Adams School of Dentistry, then completed a General Practice Residency at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. The Lume Smiles Podcast: straight answers for families, from first tooth to last retainer check. New episodes every other Tuesday. Find a Lume office near you: https://www.lumesmiles.com For education only. Talk with your own dentist or orthodontist about your child's care.

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Straight answers for families, from first tooth to last retainer check. Lume Smiles is the podcast from Lume Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. Each episode takes one question parents actually ask about pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, like when a child should first see an orthodontist, how to make a first dental visit easy, or whether baby teeth really matter, and answers it in plain language. Most episodes are hosted by orthodontist Dr. Sam Burrow, joined by Lume's pediatric dentists, orthodontists and team, and by guests from the community, from pediatricians and family dentists to local families and business owners, who help parents get the full picture. You get the answer in the first minute, the conversation behind it, and one thing to do this week. New episodes every other Tuesday. Send us your question at LumeSmilesPodcast.com. For education only. Talk with your own dentist or orthodontist about your child's care.

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  • Creator
    Lume Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Lume Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
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    The Lume Smiles Podcast