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…
Cavities in Children
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…
Kids and the Dentist
Parents should bring their kids into see us at the Pediatric Dental Center as soon as their first tooth comes in, or by their first birthday. After that, we like to have our young patients go on a twice-a-year appointment schedule so we can keep a close eye on their dental health. As children begin…
The Five Stages of a Cavity
The Pediatric Dental Center is using this blog post to share information about tooth decay. You may have heard that once tooth enamel is eroded, it’s gone forever. This is partially true, but in the earliest stage of enamel erosion, a cavity can be reversed. Reverse a cavity before it needs a filling If you…
Childhood Tooth Decay is Widespread in Kentucky. But it Doesn’t Have To Be
Many childhood diseases have been eradicated, but at Pediatric Dental Center we’re sorry to report that tooth decay is still too common. This is from the CDC: Cavities (also known as caries or tooth decay) are one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood in the United States. Untreated cavities can cause pain and…
Are Oral Rinses Necessary For Kids’ Dental Health?
Despite the best efforts of parents to keep their kids’ teeth healthy, we treat a lot of tooth decay at Pediatric Dental Center. Brushing may not be enough Besides brushing, what can parents do to protect their little ones from cavities? Here are five important tools for preventing cavities in children: Oral Anti-cavity Rinses Flossing…
3 Critical Things You Didn’t Know About Kids’ Cavities
It’s time to think differently about childhood tooth decay. Pediatric Dental Center in Burlington KY or Crestview Hills KY have expert teams specializing in pediatric oral health. Here are three important things to know about children’s dental health. Tooth Decay Is The Most Common Childhood Disease Over 4 million preschoolers have cavities. And, tooth decay…
A Primer On Teen Dental Care
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…
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.…
