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.…
Dental Health
What is the Best Way to Fix Overlapping Teeth?
Plenty of individuals have teeth that overlap. While overlapping teeth are not always necessary to fix, an individual’s appearance can be improved by correcting the impairment. What causes overlapping teeth? Overlapping teeth are usually caused by genetics or habits as a child such as thumbsucking. They can also be caused by the mouth being too…
If My Child Brushes and Flosses, Does She Need a Dental Cleaning?
This message from Pediatric Dental Center focuses on professional dental cleanings. You might wonder if your child needs a professional dental cleaning if you already practice dental hygiene daily at home. The answer is that both processes are vital because they work together to maintain oral health. We encourage preventative dental care in our young…
FAQ: Children’s Dental Sealants
Dental sealants are one of the best ways to protect young teeth against cavities, and your child can get them at the Pediatric Dental Center. Having sealants put on your child’s teeth is quick and painless. Experts say they can prevent up to eighty percent of cavities after they are applied. Q. What are dental…
3 Important Ways Protective Mouthguards Protect Young Smiles
Everyone who participates in contact sports is in danger of injuries to their mouth and teeth. It doesn’t matter if you are a professional athlete, high school player, or a 5-year-old playing youth soccer. At Pediatric Dental Center we want everyone to protect their teeth by wearing a mouthguard when playing sports. Even those sports…
Keep Teeth Healthy During Pregnancy
There’s an old myth that a woman will lose a tooth for every baby she has. It’s total nonsense, of course. But at The Pediatric Dental Center we want you to know that pregnancy can lead to certain dental issues, if you don’t take proper precautions. Increased hormones during pregnancy can affect the body’s response…
Should I Get My Child An Electric Toothbrush?
Is it a battle to get your youngster to brush their teeth? At the Pediatric Dental Center, we know that in some cases an electric toothbrush can help. If used correctly, an electric toothbrush cleans teeth as well as a manual brush. Both brushes remove food fragments. This, in turn, prevents tooth decay. Should I…
Should You Get Your Child a Water Flosser?
In this post from the Pediatric Dental Center, we’re discussing the water flosser, also known as interdental cleaner, interdental irrigator, or water jet. A water irrigation device oscillates a stream of water through a small, targeted tube to shoot out fragments of food and plaque from around and between teeth. Numerous studies have validated the…
Brush Up On Proper Brushing For Kids
Sometimes children brush their teeth too aggressively, leading to receding gums. It’s a bad habit to get into, which is why the Pediatric Dental Center urges parents to help their children learn proper brushing techniques. Brushing too aggressively may result in gum recession, which is when the gum line exposes more of your teeth, or in…
An Air-dried Toothbrush Is A Healthy Toothbrush
At the Pediatric Dental Center in Burlington, we advise parents to teach their kids how to care for their toothbrush. This helps them to keep their teeth as healthy as possible. One of the most important habits you can form, no matter your age, is to always let their toothbrush completely air dry between uses.…
