Healthy teeth and gums are important no matter your age. At Pediatric Dental Center we are committed to the dental health of our young patients, and are honored whenever parents demonstrate their trust by making us a part of their child’s wellness team. Kids need to learn proper dental care at an early age. Even…
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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…
Your Child’s Dental Health
Healthy teeth and gums are important no matter your age. At Pediatric Dental Center we are committed to the dental health of our young patients, and are honored whenever parents demonstrate their trust by making us a part of their child’s wellness team. Kids need to learn proper dental care at an early age. Even…
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…
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…
Those Baby Teeth Are A Big Deal
This post from Pediatric Dental Center is about baby teeth. Why would you take care of them when they’re just going to fall out and go to the tooth fairy? It’s a good question with an even better answer. Parents should never feel like they are wasting their time taking care of their little one’s…
Stress And Your Child’s Smile
Doctors have been telling us for years that stress can increase the risk of everything from high blood pressure to depression. But how often do we think about how stress influences our smile? The Pediatric Dental Center in Burlington reminds you that stress can affect your child’s smile, too. Here are some dental problems linked…
