Most people get their wisdom teeth when they’re in their late teens or early twenties. At Pediatric Dental Center, we help our young patients with their wisdom teeth issues. Why are wisdom teeth often extracted? There are several reasons why wisdom teeth, sometimes referred to as “third molars,” need to be extracted. Wisdom teeth can…
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Do Kids Get Periodontal Disease?
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…
FAQs: Pediatric Dental Sedation
The Pediatric Dental Center provides sedation dentistry when needed for our young patients. Here are answers to the most common questions about pediatric sedation dentistry. Is sedation safe for children? Nitrous oxide, IV sedation, and general anesthesia are safe for children when administered by experienced professionals. Certified pediatric dentists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, and anesthesiologists…
Excellence In Pediatric Dentistry At Pediatric Dental Center
Kids grow up so fast! How many times have we all heard that? Our parents said it about us, we all say it about our kids, and our kids will say it about theirs. At Pediatric Dental Center in Burlington, we are privileged to provide dental care for your precious children, and proud of our…
Stress And Your Child’s Smile
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. But how often do we think about how stress impacts our smile or a child’s smile? Children are just as susceptible to stress-induced oral problems.…
Help Kids Develop Good Dental Habits
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. Benjamin Franklin once said: It is easier to prevent bad habits than to break…
Should You Let Your Teen Get An Oral Piercing?
An increasing number of Burlington teens are sporting tongue, cheek, and lip piercings. The team at Pediatric Dental Center in Burlington, Cold Spring, or Crestview Hills KY is a leading pediatric practice serving Northern Kentucky and knows the dental health dangers your teen will face. What if your teen asked you for permission to get an oral…
These Snacks Are Just As Bad As Candy For Kids’ Teeth
Most parents know that candy is bad for teeth. Suckers, and other forms of candy are made mainly of sugar. Sugar creates acid that drills into enamel, and that small hole can become a cavity. Pediatric Dental Center is a leading pediatric dental practice serving the Greater Cincinnati area including Northern Kentucky, Southeast Indiana and Cincinnati and we’d…
Work With Your Pediatric Dentist To Monitor Wisdom Teeth
Even if your youngster practices daily oral hygiene and has no known problems, it’s important to schedule twice-yearly exams and X-rays with us at the Pediatric Dental Center in Burlington KY. One of the reasons for this is to keep track of wisdom teeth. If your child’s wisdom teeth emerge during adolescence, it’s vital to…
When Brushing Is A Battle: Tips For Burlington Parents
Some parents believe their child’s baby teeth are less important than their secondary teeth. Take it from the team at the Pediatric Dental Center in Burlington: these parents could not be more wrong. The idea goes like this: “Baby teeth are just going to fall out, right? We’ll get serious about oral hygiene when their…
