The thought of your child needing dental fillings can be intimidating, but with the right information and preparation, it doesn’t have to be. At The Pediatric Dental Center in Burlington and Cold Spring, KY we will discuss what you need to know about pediatric dental fillings and how they can help maintain your child’s dental…
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Pediatric Dental Excellence In Burlington
At Pediatric Dental Center we are committed to excellence in pediatric dentistry. Sometimes parents fall into the trap of thinking cavities happen because they don’t brush and floss their children’s teeth enough. Unforunately it is more complicated than that. Tooth decay can begin with that very first tooth, which is one reason why it’s so…
Are My Child’s Teeth Coming in on Schedule?
At Pediatric Dental Center, we provide experienced, gentle dentistry to our young patients. If you are looking for a pediatric dentist, we invite you to visit our kid-friendly office and meet our team. We love to work with new parents and their toddlers. Many first-time parents have questions about their child’s tooth eruption schedule. If…
Treat Oral Infections Early to Prevent Serious Health Consequences
“It’s just sore, it will go away.” “I’m too busy right now, I’ll take my child to the dentist later.” “A little sensitivity is no big deal.” There has been a lot of talk about viral infections lately. In this article, we concentrate on oral infections. There are many causes of oral infections. In kids,…
How Do You Know If Your Child Needs a Dental Space Maintainer Appliance?
Dental space maintainers (or spacers) are devices used for kids who have lost some baby teeth but their permanent teeth have a while before they will grow in. We can place them, at Pediatric Dental Center. They hold space for the appropriate adult teeth to grow in. They also prevent the remaining adjacent baby teeth from…
What’s the Difference Between Silver Fillings and White Fillings?
In today’s message, we discuss fillings. What is a composite filling? Composite fillings are fabricated with a mixture of glass or quartz and resin which results in a natural tooth-colored material. They are extremely durable when bonded to the tooth with adhesive. What is an amalgam filling? Amalgam fillings are also called “silver fillings” though…
Does Your Child Need a Dental Crown?
At Pediatric Dental Center, we have several options to fix broken or decayed teeth. One of the most common restorations, even in pediatric dentistry, is a dental crown. Dental crowns are sometimes called caps, because they fit over the part of the tooth like a cap over your head. The tooth has usually had some…
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…
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…
Helping Nervous Kids At Pediatric Dental Center
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…
