Your small children’s teeth are relatively new, but they can end up with some of the same dental issues as their parents and other adults. Parents’ quick responses to any developing symptoms will save time, money and any unnecessary pain. Some dentists are specially trained to manage unique pediatric dental issues which include young and…
Dentistry for Children
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…
Has Your Smile Lost Its Luster?
Hello Burlington! Has your smile lost its luster? Are your teeth discolored? If flashing a pearly white smile is important to you, I can help. My name is Eric Soper and I have been creating whiter, brighter smiles for patients in the Burlington area since 2004 at Pediatric Dental Center. Whether your teeth have been…
Beautiful Teeth Without Breaking The Bank
At Pediatric Dental Center in Burlington, our smile makeover patients believe that life-changing cosmetic dentistry is a beneficial investment. Indeed, for most people, the value of a healthy, attractive smile cannot be measured in dollars. We recognize, however, that cosmetic dentistry is not cheap. Do you have to spend thousands of dollars to improve your…
Is Tooth Decay Contagious?
Your mouth has a thriving community of bacteria. There are from 200-300 types. But relatively few cause tooth decay. Bacteria that cause decay are in the mutans streptococcus family. The bacteria mix with sugar. This mixture creates a powerful acid. The acid reduces the calcium in tooth enamel. When the bacteria persists on teeth, it…
3 Behind-The-Scenes Dental Advances For Kentucky
Today’s <~URVArticle~ focuses on some nifty dentistry advances that are used behind the scenes to benefit Burlington dentists and dental patients alike. Digital imaging is not just for Instagram, Tumblr, and Pinterest, many cutting-edge Kentucky dental offices use digital X-Rays. Realtime digital images help Cincinnati dentists more easily spot and treat oral problems including emerging…
Is My Child Too Young For Braces?
It can be difficult to know when your youngster might need braces to straighten their teeth, especially because teeth can fall out over a period of years. Oftentimes, not all adult teeth will grow straight and braces will be required to adjust them properly. The ideal time period for your child to get braces is…
Dispelling 6 Common Misconceptions About Wisdom Teeth
What are wisdom teeth? Wisdom teeth are the last set of molars in the back of the mouth. It is ordinarily the case that there is not enough room in the mouth for wisdom teeth to develop correctly. When is the right time to get your wisdom teeth removed? First off, it is essential to…
Damon Smiles, Invisalign, Ceramic, And Lingual Braces
Today’s article provides specifics about some of the newest types of braces for kids. Two proprietary orthodontic systems advertised in the Cincinnati area are Invisalign and Damon Smiles. Damon Smiles has created a new device used with the traditional method while Invisalign takes an entirely new approach. With old-school metal braces, the wires are connected to…
Help For Kids With Bite Problems
When the upper part of the jaw and the lower part of the jaw are not the same sizes, it often leads to biting problems. Overbites and Underbites When the lower jaw is smaller than the upper jaw, it is called an overbite. When the reverse is true, it is called an underbite. Crossbites Another…
