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…
Pediatric Dental Care
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.…
Does Your Child Have An Overbite?
Malocclusions (bite problems) include overbites, underbites, and crossbites. Jaw alignment disorders restrict proper chewing, talking, and swallowing. They can also cause teeth to shift around in the mouth. Burlington dentistry patients with bite problems are at a greater risk for tooth decay and periodontal disease because bite misalignment often makes it difficult to maintain proper…
Why Fluoride Is Essential For Your Child’s Oral Health
This message from Pediatric Dental Center is about fluoride adn your child’s dental health. Fluoride is a mineral that helps teeth stay strong. It is found in some foods and water and makes toothpastes more effective at fighting cavities. Fluoride plays a central role in your youngster’s oral health. Your child should start using fluoride…
It’s a Good Time to Strengthen Your Child’s Immune System
This message from Pediatraic Dental Center is about dental health and your child’s immune system. Poor dental health can weaken the immune system. Oral bacteria is linked to a variety of serious health conditions. It also makes it difficult for the body to resist seasonal colds and influenza. If your child eats a healthy diet,…
What is an Orthodontic Pacifier?
Pacifiers have been a blessing for countless parents. They can soothe crabby babies, and even ease them into sleep. Not all babies take to them, but some take to them very well, to the point where that beloved binky may pose an unexpected developmental threat. In this post from Pediatric Dental Center we share what…
What To Expect At Your Child’s First Dentist Appointment
New parents often feel overwhelmed by all the responsibility that comes with a baby. The team at Pediatric Dental Center wants to help with essential early dental care. When should you schedule your child’s first dentist appointment? Schedule that first dentist appointment when they are one year old, or as soon as the first tooth…
Answers to Important Pediatric Dental Questions
Babies usually get their first tooth between six months of age, and the time of their first birthday. This is a major milestone in their development. For one thing, it’s time to bring them in to Pediatric Dental Center for their very first dental checkup. New parents are sometimes surprised to learn that tooth decay…
Pacifier Do’s and Don’ts for New Parents
Sometimes a pacifier is the only thing that can calm a cranky baby. Most parents tend to think of them as harmless, and as an easy way to pacify an infant. At Pediatric Dental Center we share some thoughts about pacifiers. The American Academy of Pediatrics says pacifiers don’t cause any medical or psychological problems.…
