Most people get their wisdom teeth when they’re in their late teens or early twenties. At Pediatric Dental Center, we help our young patients with their wisdom teeth issues. Why are wisdom teeth often extracted? There are several reasons why wisdom teeth, sometimes referred to as “third molars,” need to be extracted. Wisdom teeth can…
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Do Kids Get Periodontal Disease?
When we think about gum disease, most of us imagine mature adults who have neglected their dental health for years. What about children? At Pediatric Dental Center in Burlington, we know from experience that kids can get it, too. Let’s discuss it. Children and adolescents are at risk of gum disease and the more advanced…
FAQs: Pediatric Dental Sedation
The Pediatric Dental Center provides sedation dentistry when needed for our young patients. Here are answers to the most common questions about pediatric sedation dentistry. Is sedation safe for children? Nitrous oxide, IV sedation, and general anesthesia are safe for children when administered by experienced professionals. Certified pediatric dentists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, and anesthesiologists…
Excellence In Pediatric Dentistry At Pediatric Dental Center
Kids grow up so fast! How many times have we all heard that? Our parents said it about us, we all say it about our kids, and our kids will say it about theirs. At Pediatric Dental Center in Burlington, we are privileged to provide dental care for your precious children, and proud of our…
4 Reasons Why Healthy Baby Teeth Are Critical For Your Child’s Development
Healthy baby teeth are important. Pediatric Dental Center is a leading pediatric dental practice serving the Greater Cincinnati area including Northern Kentucky, Southeast Indiana and Cincinnati. We have specialized in pediatric dentistry and are dedicated to making children’s visits to the dentist pleasant and comfortable. You may not understand how important baby teeth are since…
Energy Drink Warning
We’re committed to providing oral health and wellness tips for parents. The Pediatric Dental Center in Burlington advises our patient’s parents about healthy habits during every dental visit. We are seeing more and more teens and tweens with tooth enamel erosion caused by repeated consumption of sports drinks. Most of these kids take good care of their…
Work With Your Pediatric Dentist To Monitor Wisdom Teeth
Even if your youngster practices daily oral hygiene and has no known problems, it’s important to schedule twice-yearly exams and X-rays with us at the Pediatric Dental Center in Burlington KY. One of the reasons for this is to keep track of wisdom teeth. If your child’s wisdom teeth emerge during adolescence, it’s vital to…
How To Help Your Toddler Cope With Teething
This post from the Pediatric Dental Center in Burlington is about your baby’s first teeth. Early childhood is a time of surprisingly rapid growth. Babies wear newborn-size onesies for about a week. And parents who stock up on small diapers often end up exchanging them for larger sizes. Though it’s largely hidden from view, there…
When Brushing Is A Battle: Tips For Burlington Parents
Some parents believe their child’s baby teeth are less important than their secondary teeth. Take it from the team at the Pediatric Dental Center in Burlington: these parents could not be more wrong. The idea goes like this: “Baby teeth are just going to fall out, right? We’ll get serious about oral hygiene when their…
Choosing A Toothbrush For Your Child
Our team at Pediatric Dental Center is often asked how to select the most basic tool of oral hygiene – the toothbrush. Picking a toothbrush can be as hard as choosing a paint color, and there seems to be just as many choices. If you have visited the dental section of your local grocery store…
