Kids grow up. Every parent knows that, and knows the mixed feelings that come with it. When they’re toddlers we take them to a pediatric dentist, like those at Pediatric Dental Center. How do we know when the time has come to transition to a general practice? On average, pediatric dentists see their young patients…
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3 Cavity Fighters For Kids
Most parents know the basics of children’s dental health: brush regularly, reduce sugar intake, limit snacking, and get enough calcium and Vitamin D. At Pediatric Dental Center we recommend three additional tools for preventing cavities in youngsters: Sealants Fluoride supplements Oral rinses Dental sealants are applied to the chewing surfaces of the molars, where they…
Kids And Dental Health
Good dental care habits are as important for kids as they are for grownups. That means daily brushing and flossing and regular trips to the dentist. At Pediatric Dental Center we welcome young patients. Your little ones should see the dentist for that very first checkup no later than their first birthday. It should be…
Kids’ Dental Treatment Without A Scary Drill
How long have dentists been drilling teeth? Would you believe 9,000 years? In an ancient graveyard in Pakistan, archaeologists unearthed skulls containing teeth that had been subjected to drilling. The stone-age dentists removed decay using drills constructed of sharpened flint. Though dentistry would not be possible without drilling, the sound of a dental drill can…
Are My Child’s Teeth Coming in on Schedule?
At Pediatric Dental Center, we provide experienced, gentle dentistry to our young patients. If you are looking for a pediatric dentist, we invite you to visit our kid-friendly office and meet our team. We love to work with new parents and their toddlers. Many first-time parents have questions about their child’s tooth eruption schedule. If…
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,…
Your Child’s Dental Check-up Schedule
For most people, it’s best to have a dental checkup every six months. That applies to adults and children alike. In some cases, however, we want to see a patient more often, at Pediatric Dental Center. If your child has an increased risk for dental problems, we advise you to bring them in every four…
How Do You Know If Your Child Needs a Dental Space Maintainer Appliance?
Dental space maintainers (or spacers) are devices used for kids who have lost some baby teeth but their permanent teeth have a while before they will grow in. We can place them, at Pediatric Dental Center. They hold space for the appropriate adult teeth to grow in. They also prevent the remaining adjacent baby teeth from…
Burlington Parents: Do You Know AAP Recommendations?
Today’s we have a vital message for new parents or parents-to-be. For years, the American Academy of Pediatrics advised parents to begin children’s dentist visits before the third birthday. The AAP and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry now guides parents to take their toddler to a dentist before their first birthday, or within six months…
Those Baby Teeth Are A Big Deal
This post from Pediatric Dental Center focuses on baby teeth. New parents sometimes wonder: why 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…
