Adolescence is a pivotal time in life; that is also true when it comes to one’s oral health. Our team at Pediatric Dental Center are the experts when it comes to pediatric dentistry in the Burlington, KY area. The good news is that good habits can be forged during this critical time and reinforced. We…
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The Pediatric Dental Center Guide To Dental X-Rays
Don’t know a periapical from a bitewing? Our team of dental artisans at Pediatric Dental Center, certainly do and we’re happy to provide some insight and education about dental X-rays. Afterall, we consider it an honor to serve as a leading pediatric dentist in the Greater Cincinnati area, including Northern Kentucky, Southeast Indiana and Cincinnati.…
Use Five Fingers For Quick And Healthy Flossing
At Pediatric Dental Center, your premier pediatric dentist serving the Greater Cincinnati area, including Northern Kentucky, Southeast Indiana and Cincinnati, we believe in preventative care. Teaching your kids great flossing habits is the key to enjoying a lifetime of healthy, beautiful smiles. Here are five flossing tips that can help promote healthy dental habits: Thumbkin: Thumb…
Improving Oral Health in Childhood Has a Lifelong Impact
Keeping your child’s teeth healthy is extremely vital while they are young. Tooth decay and gum disease no only restrict speech development., but they can also make it more difficult for the child to eat healthy food. Unhealthy teeth lessen a child’s self-confidence and will have a lasting effect not only on oral health in childhood,…
More Ways To Fight Tooth Decay in Burlington
Most moms and dads make sure their child brushes their teeth. They do their best to limit candy and sugary drinks. And they make sure their son or daughter consumes adequate amounts of calcium and Vitamin D. Some parents go even further and limit between-meal snacks. Despite parents’ best efforts, the Pediatric Dental Center treats young…
Protect Young Smiles From Childhood Tooth Decay in Burlington
We get it. Parents have a lot to worry about when it comes to their child’s health and safety. However, committing to daily oral hygiene will prevent the pain, inconvenience, and expense of dealing with tooth decay in Burlington. Even though most parents know the basics of children’s dental care, Burlington pediatric dentists continue to see…
Do You Have Any Questions about Tonsils in Burlington?
Today in the Pediatric Dental Center dental blog, we are going to focus on the two lumps of soft tissue in the back of the throat—the tonsils. Your tonsils sit at the base of the tongue, one on each side. They are small masses of lymphoid tissue, which means that they are a part of your…
Healthy Baby Teeth For Toddlers
Though we don’t often think about it, young children as young as 9 or 10 months of age can be infected with cavity producing bacteria, which can cause dental cavities in Burlington. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that almost 20% of children 2-5 have untreated cavities, and the rate rises in…
3 Dental Dangers For Toddlers | Early Dental Care
Hello, new parents! We know that keeping babies and toddlers safe and healthy requires constant effort. You snap them snugly in their car seats, lock your medicine cabinet, and guard the stairway with a gate. You take them to your pediatrician for immunizations, check-ups, and an occasional prescription for an antibiotic. Pediatric Dental Center wants to…
Eruption Charts: Not As Scary As They Sound
Hello, and welcome to the blog of the Pediatric Dental Center. Today’s post examines a common question we receive from parents. What are eruption charts? Eruption Charts An eruption chart is simply a listing of the different types of teeth in the mouth and when, on average, they come out, or ‘erupt’ from the gums.…
