For most people, it’s best to have a dental checkup every six months. That applies to adults and children alike. In some cases, however, we want to see a patient more often, at Pediatric Dental Center. If your child has an increased risk for dental problems, we advise you to bring them in every four…
Children’s Dental Health
How Old Should Your Child Be To See The Dentist?
How old should your youngster be before the first dental checkup? Parents should bring their kids into see us at Pediatric Dental Center as soon as their first tooth comes in, or by their first birthday. As children begin their lifelong journey of dental health, we start keeping meticulous records of their development, including the…
Tips and Tricks for Getting Your Children to Brush Their Teeth
Healthy teeth and gums are important at every stage of life. At Pediatric Dental Center we are committed to the dental health of our young patients, and are honored whenever parents demonstrate their trust by making us a part of their child’s wellness team. Kids need to learn proper dental care at an early age.…
Prevent Cavities In Kids!
Keeping toddlers safe and healthy is an ongoing thing. You clip them snuggly in their car seats, kid-proof your medicine cabinet, and take them to the doctor. At Pediatric Dental Center we specialize in children’s dentistry. Too often, we fall into the trap of thinking tooth decay happens because we don’t brush and floss often…
It’s a Good Time to Strengthen Your Child’s Immune System
This message from Pediatraic Dental Center is about dental health and your child’s immune system. Poor dental health can weaken the immune system. Oral bacteria is linked to a variety of serious health conditions. It also makes it difficult for the body to resist seasonal colds and influenza. If your child eats a healthy diet,…
When Should I Transition My Teen to a General Dentist?
Kids grow up. Every parent knows that, and knows the mixed feelings that come with it. When they’re toddlers we take them to a pediatric dentist, like those at Pediatric Dental Center. How do we know when the time has come to transition to a general practice? On average, pediatric dentists see their young patients…
What to Know About Baby Teeth
Baby teeth and adult teeth are very different. It is well-known that baby teeth are supposed to fall out and adult teeth are supposed to grow in their place. But there are other, less-commonly known things that we’ll share in this post from Pediatric Dental Center. Baby teeth basics Baby teeth usually come in around…
3 Important Reasons To Choose Pediatric Dental Center
All parents want their youngsters to have a good experience when they go to the dentist, whether it’s for something simple like a cleaning and checkup or more extenstive dental work. At Pediatric Dental Center, the patient experience is important to us. We strive for excellence in everything we do. What are some of the…
Does Your Child Have Frequent Sore Throats?
This message from Pediatric Dental Center is about tonsils and sore throats. In the past, doctors performed more tonsillectomies on kids than they do today. If you were a child with frequent sore throats, “getting your tonsils out” was a rite of passage. A tonsillectomy was once a common procedure to treat infection and inflammation…
What is an Orthodontic Pacifier?
Pacifiers have been a blessing for countless parents. They can soothe crabby babies, and even ease them into sleep. Not all babies take to them, but some take to them very well, to the point where that beloved binky may pose an unexpected developmental threat. In this post from Pediatric Dental Center we share what…
