Hi, I’m Doctor Eric Soper, an experienced Burlington general dentist serving the greater Cincinnati area. One of the most common requests I get from my dental patients is whiter teeth. I am happy to say that Burlington dental patients are in luck when it comes to teeth whitening in Kentucky, because cosmetic dentistry procedures like…
Pediatric Dental Care
Your Perfect Smile Is Only A Few Dental Visits Away
What does it take to really change the way you look? Hours upon hours at the gym? Expensive trips to the most cutting-edge salon in the Cincinnati area? What about a routine trip to your dentist? You may not love going to the dentist, but you will love the results when they help you find…
Questions To Ask Your Dentist
Sometimes Burlington residents research their mechanic or hairdresser more thoroughly than their dental professional. Shouldn’t your dental care be far more vital than the condition of your car or the style of your hair? At Pediatric Dental Center, we love to answer questions about all facets of dentistry. For instance, you may have questions about…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Water Fluoridation Prevents Tooth Decay
Hello! Welcome to our dentistry blog. Today’s vital message from Pediatric Dental Center concerns fluoride and dental health. I’m Eric Soper and I have been practicing dentistry in Burlington since 2004. When I examine a new patient for the first time, I can usually tell whether the person drank fluoride-adjusted municipal water while growing up.…
