When we think about gum disease, most of us imagine mature adults who have neglected their dental health for years. What about children? At Pediatric Dental Center in Burlington, we know from experience that kids can get it, too. Let’s discuss it. Children and adolescents are at risk of gum disease and the more advanced…
Children’s Dental Health
Are You Getting Your Dose Of D?
This message from Pediatric Dental Center in Burlington, Cold Spring, or Crestview Hills KY is about Vitamin D. It’s an important mineral for healthy teeth and bones. However, many of us fail to get adequate amounts. Here is a sampling of Vitamin D findings: “Several recent reports demonstrate a significant association between periodontal health and the intake of…
Are Childhood Cavities Inevitable?
Pediatric Dental Center in Burlington, Cold Spring, or Crestview Hills KY is a leading pediatric practice serving Northern Kentucky that emphasizes baby and toddler teeth and how to care for them. Our team realizes the importance of developing good dental health habits. Burlington parents who want their children to develop healthy habits know that they need…
Protect Your Enamel, Protect Your Teeth
This message from Pediatric Dental Center in Burlington, Cold Spring, or Crestview Hills KY is about tooth enamel. Your enamel is uniquely suited to protect your teeth. If you keep your tooth enamel healthy, you will avoid many dental issues. You won’t get cavities. Your teeth will be less likely to chip or crack. It’s best to…
Our Team Takes Care of Your Child
At Pediatric Dental Center, each dental professional on our team helps us operate smoothly and provide a first-rate level of care. Today’s post will focus on the duties of a dental assistant. You possibly think of the dental assistant as: “The one who suctions my mouth while the dentist is working on me,” or “The one who…
Should Teens Whiten Their Teeth?
Getting a smile just like their favorite singer or movie star might be high on your teen’s priority list. However, you may want to talk with your dentist before buying an at-home tooth whitening product. Pediatric Dental Center is a leading pediatric dental practice serving the Greater Cincinnati area including Northern Kentucky, Southeast Indiana and Cincinnati…
Attention Burlington Teens: Both Smoking And Vaping Put Your Smile At Risk
The team at Pediatric Dental Center in Burlington KY or Crestview is committed to building and reinforcing the foundation for lifelong oral health from infancy through adolescence. The entire staff cares about their patient’s health and want teens (and adults) to know about the dental risks of vaping. A recent study on the impacts of e-cigarettes…
What If My Child Loses Their Baby Teeth Too Early?
Primary teeth are important. Pediatric Dental Center is a leading pediatric dental practice serving the Greater Cincinnati area including Northern Kentucky, Southeast Indiana and Cincinnati. A healthy smile improves self-confidence for everyone—young and old. Plus, those little teeth maintain space for the permanent teeth to come in and take their place. When children lose their…
Energy Drink Warning
We’re committed to providing oral health and wellness tips for parents. The Pediatric Dental Center in Burlington advises our patient’s parents about healthy habits during every dental visit. We are seeing more and more teens and tweens with tooth enamel erosion caused by repeated consumption of sports drinks. Most of these kids take good care of their…
Choosing A Toothbrush For Your Child
Our team at Pediatric Dental Center is often asked how to select 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…
