Have you ever heard the phrase ‘I’d rather have a root canal’ to describe something painful or unpleasant? At Pediatric Dental Center, we perform root canal (endodontic) therapy routinely for our patients, and many reports minimal discomfort. Root canal procedures have advanced significantly in recent years. For many root canal patients, the procedure is no…
Cavities in Children
Do You Have The Most Common Dental Problem?
At Pediatric Dental Center, we restore decayed teeth to create smiles that are both healthy and beautiful. Recent advances in both techniques and materials have made the impossible not only possible, but affordable for everyone in Burlington as well. Doctor Eric Soper has been restoring teeth since 2004. Ongoing training is essential to remain at…
4 Reason To Look For The ADA Seal
When you go to your drugstore or supermarket looking for toothpaste, mouthwash, teeth whitener, or another oral care product, be sure that the product you elect lists the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance. Today, we look at 4 ways the ADA seal can help you make good oral care choices for you and your…
Soft, Medium, Or Buzz Lightyear?
At Pediatric Dental Center, Doctor Eric Soper is often asked how to pick the most basic tool of oral hygiene, the toothbrush. Picking a toothbrush can be as hard as choosing a paint color, and there seems to be just as many choices. If you have visited the dental section of your local grocery store…
Preventative Maintenance For Your Irreplaceable Smile
Hi, I’m Eric Soper of Pediatric Dental Center. If you are one of my patients, welcome back. If this is your first visit, I appreciate you stopping by. My friendly team and I love taking care of our valued patients in the Burlington area. Today’s article is for smiles that are overdue for a cleaning…
Do Veneers Make Teeth Look Bigger?
A well-designed veneer does not make your tooth look larger – unless you want it to. A veneer can correct many cosmetic dental problems and is a minimally invasive restoration. During the placement of some porcelain veneers, an extremely thin layer of enamel is removed from the tooth. If you have teeth with damage, discoloration,…
If My Gums Bleed, Should I Stop Flossing?
This is an essential question occasionally asked by patients at Pediatric Dental Center. The answer, however, is “No!” Bleeding is probably a sign that you need to clean your teeth and gums more thoroughly—not leave them alone. It is extremely difficult to clean effectively between teeth without using floss or an interdental brush. If you…
To Chew Or Not To Chew
Hello gum chewers, today we’re going to talk about that sticky wad in your mouth. You know that it can freshen your breath, but can it really help protect your smile from decay? It really depends on the type of gum. Chewing regular sucrose-based gum can be helpful in removing bits of food from the…
When Mom is Scared of the Dentist
Do you have dental anxiety? If you are dreading some upcoming dental treatment, you may want to consider conscious sedation. Sedation is safe The most important thing to know is that oral conscious sedation or sleep dentistry is perfectly safe. At Pediatric Dental Center, we have been providing sedation since 2004. We offer different levels…
Quality Dental Care: A Responsible Investment
Preparing to pay for critical dental work can be a daunting undertaking. The good news is that the price tag may be far less than you imagined. Knowing your needs is crucial to planning your budget for dental work. Trying to Compare Comparing the price of a dental crown for molars versus the price of…
