Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in the United States. It doesn’t often appear in children, but it can. That’s why the team at Pediatric Dental Center stresses good dental health, with regular checkups and proper dental hygiene, starting at an early age. We recommend a child’s first dental visit as soon…
Early Dental Care
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…
Keep Active Smiles Healthy
Most kids enjoy playing sports, but in addition to playing fair and square, they must also play it safe. That’s why the Pediatric Dental Center is taking time to remind parents what they can do to protect their active children’s smiles. Whether they like soccer or baseball or riding a bike, the number one thing…
Lifelong Dental Health!
Teeth are meant to last a lifetime, and good dental health begins with regular checkups at Pediatric Dental Center. We recommend a child’s first dental visit when as soon as the first tooth comes in, or by the first birthday. An early check is the first step in preventing troubles and setting the stage for…
The Five Stages of a Cavity
The Pediatric Dental Center is using this blog post to share information about tooth decay. You may have heard that once tooth enamel is eroded, it’s gone forever. This is partially true, but in the earliest stage of enamel erosion, a cavity can be reversed. Reverse a cavity before it needs a filling If you…
Do You Have A Thumbsucking Toddler?
This message from the Pediatric Dental Center is about children and thumb-sucking. It is well-established that thumb-sucking can cause future dental problems. One of these issues is a type of malocclusion called an open bite. What is an open bite? An open bite occurs when the front teeth in the lower and upper jaw have…
Childhood Tooth Decay is Widespread in Kentucky. But it Doesn’t Have To Be
Many childhood diseases have been eradicated, but at Pediatric Dental Center we’re sorry to report that tooth decay is still too common. This is from the CDC: Cavities (also known as caries or tooth decay) are one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood in the United States. Untreated cavities can cause pain and…
Kids and the Dentist
Parents should bring their kids into see us at the Pediatric Dental Center as soon as their first tooth comes in, or by their first birthday. After that, we like to have our young patients go on a twice-a-year appointment schedule so we can keep a close eye on their dental health. As children begin…
Are Oral Rinses Necessary For Kids’ Dental Health?
Despite the best efforts of parents to keep their kids’ teeth healthy, we treat a lot of tooth decay at Pediatric Dental Center. Brushing may not be enough Besides brushing, what can parents do to protect their little ones from cavities? Here are five important tools for preventing cavities in children: Oral Anti-cavity Rinses Flossing…
We Love Patient Referrals!
At The Pediatric Dental Center, many of our new patients come to us on the recommendation of a current patient, or one of their parents. This is, of course, very flattering. It’s important to any dental practice to get new patients, but when they come to us because a current patient is so pleased with…
