Promoting Long-Term Pediatric Oral Health in Northern Kentucky
Prevention is our primary focus. Pediatric Dental Center takes care to teach and practice preventative techniques so that our patients can avoid problems in the first place. Prevention is gentle. It is fast, easy, and affordable. We prefer prevention over treatment any day!
Our pediatric dentistry team promotes dental health for kids through education. There is a lot you can do at home to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. With the right combination of in-office pediatric dentistry visits and at-home care, your child can maintain a beautiful and healthy smile for the rest of his or her life.
Dental Health for Kids
Dental health for kids is best accomplished through preventative care. At Pediatric Dental Center, we don’t take any teeth for granted! Here’s how we help avoid problems rather than treat them:
Good oral health boosts your child’s happiness and confidence. A healthy smile today can lead to a happy smile for a lifetime.
“Love the staff here and Dr. Soper. I like the preventative care approach; the staff have experience with kids and are great with them. They go out of their way. My daughter’s balloon popped in the parking lot – one of the staff saw and walked all the away out of the building and across the parking lot to bring her another one! So sweet. I live in Mariemont, OH, but still drive out to see these guys.”
– Courtney V.
Importance of Diet
When thinking about cavities it is important to think about feeding the bacteria in your child’s mouth, not necessarily feeding your child. Cavities are direct result of bacteria in our mouths being fed carbohydrates. The bacteria produce an acidic waste product that can break down the tooth structure. When this happens multiple times a day the enamel is not able to re-mineralize itself and a cavity is formed. Together we will look closely at your child’s risk factors and discuss how to decrease their risk for decay.
Teeth Cleaning and Exam
Kids feel comfortable at Pediatric Dental Center. We provide gentle teeth cleanings in a fun environment, with lots of comfort items and entertainment just for kids.
During a pediatric dentistry exam, we count your child’s teeth, look for any signs of oral health problems, and come up with a treatment plan to keep problems away.
Every teeth cleaning is done carefully. During a teeth cleaning, our hygienists use advanced technology to gently brush away threatening bacteria. With a twice-a-year teeth cleaning and exam, you’ll lower the possibility of your child’s teeth developing decay, disease, infection, and other problems.
5 Keys to Cavity Prevention
Have sugar-free drinks available
Water is the best thing your child can drink. Another option is anything sugar- free (0% carbohydrates). There are many drink options available that include, but are not limited to, Crystal Light® or Mio Water®. Remember even fruit juices with natural sugars can cause cavities.
Eliminate sticky and retentive foods
Foods such as fruit snacks, raisins and crackers can be retained in the grooves of the teeth and will continue to feed the bacteria for extended time periods.
Set up a structured feeding schedule
Cavities are a direct result of bacteria in the mouth being fed sugars (carbohydrates) and producing acid that can break down enamel.
Floss the teeth at least 5 times a week
The highest risk area for cavities in primary teeth is in between the primary molars. It is very important to disrupt the bacteria in the area where teeth are touching.
Brush the teeth twice daily with a pea size amount of fluoridated toothpaste
We encourage parents to continue to brush one time daily for their children until the children are 8 to 9 years old. Children can start using a very small (1/2 pea size) amount of fluoride toothpaste at 2 years old.
Pediatric Dentistry FAQs
Why Choose Pediatric Dental Center
Convenience
Pediatric Dental Center has multiple locations for your convenience. At any location, you will discover a wide range of services to suit all of your child’s needs. We are your trusted one-stop shop for dentistry! Whatever treatment is needed, you can rest assured that your child will be treated with respect and care.
Quality
Our pediatric dentists are both experienced and board-certified. They have specialized training so that they understand your child’s needs for comfort and deliver optimal results for your child. Our practice is completely mercury-free. We only do composite fillings and stainless steel crowns. Our materials lend themselves to better results while keeping your child safe.
Fun
We pride ourselves on our fun environment! Kids like coming into our office. There are things for them to look at and activities to do. They have entertainment options and various amenities to keep them comfortable and distracted from any anxiety. We believe in education, and we know how to make it fun. We speak in simple terms to encourage your child to brush and floss correctly at home.
Schedule a Teeth Cleaning in Northern Kentucky and Start A Lifetime of Beautiful Smiles!
We promise that dental health for kids— your kids— is just as important to us as it is to you! We will teach your child how to effectively brush and floss, and help them avoid toothaches and dental trouble.
To schedule your next preventative pediatric dentistry visit, call, text, or contact Pediatric Dental Center. We provide teeth cleaning and more at our office locations in Burlington and Cold Spring, KY. We also proudly provide dentistry for children to patients from all over the Northern Kentucky area, including the communities of Florence, Hebron, Covington, Erlanger, Independence, Ft. Thomas, KY, and Lawrenceburg, IN.
