Do you suspect that you have bad breath? I’m Eric Soper of Pediatric Dental Center, a full-service dental office in Burlington, Kentucky. I help our dental patients diagnose and overcome this unpleasant, bothersome, and potentially embarrassing condition. Bad breath (halitosis) can occur when bacteria grow in the mouth. Breath mints and mouthwashes do not cure…
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Preventing Facial Injuries
Facial injuries occur all too often in the Cincinnati area. Crestview Hills Little Leaguers get hit by inside pitches, Maysville construction workers suffer falls and other accidents at the worksite, and Kentucky motorists sustain injuries in detrimental collisions every single day. Accidents at home can also result in serious injury to the face. Serious facial…
Schedule Your Coronation
We treat all of our patients royally here at Pediatric Dental Center, but some of them receive actual crowns. We’re not talking about crowns a king or queen wears, but crowns for your teeth! If you live near Cincinnati, Pediatric Dental Center is the best place to get your teeth looking better than ever. And…
Dental Implants Are Truly Life-Changing
After years of use, how is your smile? Does it convey your inner confidence? Are you proud of it? When someone whips out their phone to take a picture, do you flash a wide smile showing your teeth? There could be a number of issues that could affect your smile, such as decay, gum disease,…
Affordable Teeth Whitening?
If you are like most web users, you have probably noticed the multitude of ads for ‘free teeth whitening kits’. Some show a ‘real Crestview Hills mom’ who discovered a ‘tooth whitening secret’. Others assure you that their system is the one that ‘Carrollton dentists don’t want you to know about’. Many contain a link…
Raise Your Dental IQ
Small things can raise your Dental IQ and benefit your smile. One simple lesson involves bacteria, and everyone’s mouth has a lot of it. But, don’t worry, bacteria per se isn’t the problem. Dental problems occur for patients when the balance of bacteria becomes unhealthy. This is where brushing and flossing come into play. Brush…
How Do You Measure Dental Success?
How do you measure “dental success?” A check-up with no cavities? A perfect smile? A crown that looks as natural as the surrounding teeth? It could mean all those things and many more. For a child, dental success could be defined as a childhood free of cavities, learning daily dental hygiene practices, and gaining an…
Dental Breakthroughs On The Horizon
At Pediatric Dental Center, we use the latest validated dental technology to provide our patients with quality pediatric dentistry. In addition, we keep tabs on the most current dental research that is driving the industry forward. As your child grows, they will see many exciting advancements in dentistry. Here are some of the intriguing dental technologies…
What’s the Difference Between Silver Fillings and White Fillings?
In today’s message, we discuss fillings. What is a composite filling? Composite fillings are fabricated with a mixture of glass or quartz and resin which results in a natural tooth-colored material. They are extremely durable when bonded to the tooth with adhesive. What is an amalgam filling? Amalgam fillings are also called “silver fillings” though…
Children’s Dental Restorations
There is more than one way to fix a child’s tooth. Whether it’s decay or a crack, we have a restoration option. Today’s article looks at three pediatric tooth restoration procedures we provide to repair a damaged tooth: 1. Dental Bonding Bonding, officially called direct composite veneers, is used to repair chips, cracks, stains, and…
