This message from Pediatric Dental Center is about fluoride adn your child’s dental health. Fluoride is a mineral that helps teeth stay strong. It is found in some foods and water and makes toothpastes more effective at fighting cavities. Fluoride plays a central role in your youngster’s oral health. Your child should start using fluoride…
Cavities in Children
Pediatric Dental Excellence In Burlington
At Pediatric Dental Center we are committed to excellence in pediatric dentistry. Sometimes parents fall into the trap of thinking cavities happen because they don’t brush and floss their children’s teeth enough. Unforunately it is more complicated than that. Tooth decay can begin with that very first tooth, which is one reason why it’s so…
Dental Sealant Q & A
In this post from the Pediatric Dental Center we take a look at dental sealants, one of the most effective tools available for helping to prevent cavities. Q. What are dental sealants? A. Dental sealants are plastic barriers applied to the biting surfaces of teeth. They prevent cavities by filling in the grooves and fissures…
Those Baby Teeth Are A Big Deal
This post from Pediatric Dental Center focuses on baby teeth. New parents sometimes wonder: why take care of them when they’re just going to fall out and go to the tooth fairy? It’s a good question with an even better answer. Parents should never feel like they are wasting their time taking care of their…
Is The Humble Toothbrush Obsolete?
Are manual toothbrushes obsolete? Would you believe people have been asking that question for more than fifty years? At The Pediatric Dental Center, we assure parents everywhere that the answer is no. When it comes to maintaining your dental health, and your children’s, an old school manual toothbrush is up to the task. “Wait a…
New Parents: Educate Yourselves About Children’s Oral Health
This message from the Pediatric Dental Center is for new parents or couples planning for children sometime in the future. The statistics on early childhood tooth decay are sobering. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, 42% of U.S. children between 2 and 11 years old have in their primary teeth. It…
3 Cavity Fighters For Kids
Most parents know the basics of children’s dental health: brush regularly, reduce sugar intake, limit snacking, and get enough calcium and Vitamin D. At Pediatric Dental Center we recommend three additional tools for preventing cavities in youngsters: Sealants Fluoride supplements Oral rinses Dental sealants are applied to the chewing surfaces of the molars, where they…
Dental Sealants Prevent Cavities
Regular brushing and flossing are essential in preventing tooth decay. But another valuable tool are dental sealants, available at the Pediatric Dental Center. Dental sealants are a thin layer of plastic painted onto the chewing surfaces of the molars. Applying them is completely painless, and once they’re on they can prevent eighty percent of cavities…
Are Dental Sealants the Same as Dental Fillings?
Dental sealants can play a critical role in children’s dental health. They are an extra layer of protection for your teeth, and are available at the Pediatric Dental Center. How do Dental Sealants and Dental Fillings Differ? Dental sealants and dental fillings are used on teeth but have different applications. Fillings repair a tooth after…
FAQ: Children’s Dental Sealants
Dental sealants are one of the best ways to protect young teeth against cavities, and your child can get them at the Pediatric Dental Center. Having sealants put on your child’s teeth is quick and painless. Experts say they can prevent up to eighty percent of cavities after they are applied. Q. What are dental…
