At the Pediatric Dental Center, we understand that every child’s smile is precious. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing top-quality dental care to children in Burlington, Crestview Hills, Cold Spring, and beyond. Today, let’s talk about tooth crowns – a vital aspect of pediatric dentistry that ensures your child’s smile remains healthy and bright. What…
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Understanding Dental Crowns for Children: A Guide for Parents
In the realm of pediatric dentistry, ensuring the health and well-being of our children is paramount. Among the various aspects of concern for parents, understanding dental care for children, particularly the use of dental crowns, stands as a significant yet often misunderstood topic. This comprehensive guide aims to provide parents with detailed insights into dental…
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…
Does Your Child Need a Dental Crown?
At Pediatric Dental Center, we have several options to fix broken or decayed teeth. One of the most common restorations, even in pediatric dentistry, is a dental crown. Dental crowns are sometimes called caps, because they fit over the part of the tooth like a cap over your head. The tooth has usually had some…
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…
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…
Making The Cost of Dental Treatment Palatable
A healthy smile is priceless. Quality pediatric dental care is a beneficial investment in your son or daughter. We understand, however, that the cost for treatment can sometimes be prohibitive. Knowing what to expect price-wise can make your dental visit more palatable. Obviously, the cost of some treatments such as crowns versus fillings is dependent…
