Teething can be a challenging phase for both parents and babies, bringing sleepless nights, drooling, and discomfort. But don’t worry! Our team at the Pediatric Dental Center has some expert tips to help you navigate this milestone smoothly. Understanding the Teething Process: Teething begins when a baby’s teeth start to push through the gums, typically…
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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…
A Primer On Teen Dental Care
Adolescence is a pivotal time in life; that is also true when it comes to one’s oral health. Our team at Pediatric Dental Center are the experts when it comes to pediatric dentistry in the Burlington, KY area. The good news is that good habits can be forged during this critical time and reinforced. We…
The Pediatric Dental Center Guide To Dental X-Rays
Don’t know a periapical from a bitewing? Our team of dental artisans at Pediatric Dental Center, certainly do and we’re happy to provide some insight and education about dental X-rays. Afterall, we consider it an honor to serve as a leading pediatric dentist in the Greater Cincinnati area, including Northern Kentucky, Southeast Indiana and Cincinnati.…
Tuesday Tip – Diet is One of the Main Risk Factors for Cavities
Important Tuesday Tip: Diet is one of the main risk factors for cavities, so we recommend the following nutritional advice: Help your child develop good eating habits. Limit snacking between meals and have a 5-10 minute time limit. Save sugary sweet treats for mealtime when the mouth creates more saliva to help rinse away food…
Back to School Lunch and Snack Ideas for Healthy Teeth
August is “Kids Eat Right Month,” sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This is an important topic since back-to-school lunches will be packed and easy after school snacks will be purchased. While it’s important to reach for healthy snacks like fruits and vegetables for the body’s health, it is just as important for…
Mouthguards will Protect Your Child’s Smile
The weather is gorgeous and spring sports are in full swing. Equip your child with a properly fitted mouthguard as a way to protect his/her smile during sport’s activities. Mouthguards are most often used in contact sports such as football, hockey and lacrosse. Even in non-contact sports, a mouthguard will help prevent mouth and jaw…
How to Prevent Dental Visit Fear
Don’t be afraid of the dentist . Routinely visiting the dentist prevents tooth problems, allows children to feel good about visiting the dentist and encourages them to care for their own teeth. You can help make your child’s first visit to the dentist enjoyable and productive by following this list of do’s and don’ts. Do:…
How to Take Care of Children’s Molars While It’s Still Below the Gum Line
Children may start to get their first permanent molars around the ages of six or seven. Although these molars are still underneath the gum tissue, it is especially important to brush below the gum line. This helps to remove food lodged between teeth and gums and remove plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that builds…
Brushing and Flossing Your Child’s Teeth
Pediatric Dental Center wants to remind parents that children should brush and floss their teeth twice a day. By age six or seven, children should be able to brush their own teeth twice daily with an adult helping them at least one time a day. That’s because most children do not have the manual dexterity…
