Dental anxiety and the more severe dental phobia affect many Burlington children. Today’s post answers some questions asked about this important topic. What are the long-term consequences of dental anxiety and dental phobia? The most detrimental consequence is when a patient delays dental care until the pain becomes excruciating. At this point, the trouble is…
Dentistry for Children
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…
Why Your Child Needs Pediatric Dental Cleanings

In today’s post, we examine children’s dental cleanings. Does your child need a professional dental cleaning if you practice dental hygiene at home? Short answer? Yes. Let’s review it. Both activities are important. They reinforce each other. They work in tandem to protect your youngster’s smile as they grow. Eric Soper encourages patients to practice…
Hidden Sugar in Burlington Kids’ Snacks

Many children consume far too much sugar. This is reflected in the high rates of tooth decay seen in dental offices across the country, including Pediatric Dental Center. In this post we’ll remind you what sugar does to teeth, and what you can do about it. First, though, it’s important to realize how much hidden…
Is The Humble Toothbrush Obsolete?

Are manual toothbrushes obsolete? Would you believe people have been asking that question for more than fifty years? At The Pediatric Dental Center, we assure parents everywhere that the answer is no. When it comes to maintaining your dental health, and your children’s, an old school manual toothbrush is up to the task. “Wait a…
Good Dental Health!

Good dental health begins with daily brushing and flossing, and at Pediatric Dental Center we remind parents that a lifetime of good dental health begins during childhood. Children should brush their teeth twice a day, just like grownups. They’re going to need help until they’re about five years old. Before that most kids don’t have…
How Old Should Your Child Be To See The Dentist?

How old should your youngster be before the first dental checkup? Parents should bring their kids into see us at Pediatric Dental Center as soon as their first tooth comes in, or by their first birthday. As children begin their lifelong journey of dental health, we start keeping meticulous records of their development, including the…
Prevent Cavities In Kids!

Keeping toddlers safe and healthy is an ongoing thing. You clip them snuggly in their car seats, kid-proof your medicine cabinet, and take them to the doctor. At Pediatric Dental Center we specialize in children’s dentistry. Too often, we fall into the trap of thinking tooth decay happens because we don’t brush and floss often…
Dental Sealants Prevent Cavities

Regular brushing and flossing are essential in preventing tooth decay. But another valuable tool are dental sealants, available at the Pediatric Dental Center. Dental sealants are a thin layer of plastic painted onto the chewing surfaces of the molars. Applying them is completely painless, and once they’re on they can prevent eighty percent of cavities…
3 Important Reasons To Choose Pediatric Dental Center

All parents want their youngsters to have a good experience when they go to the dentist, whether it’s for something simple like a cleaning and checkup or more extenstive dental work. At Pediatric Dental Center, the patient experience is important to us. We strive for excellence in everything we do. What are some of the…