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…
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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…
What’s the Difference Between Silver Fillings and White Fillings?
In today’s message, we discuss fillings. What is a composite filling? Composite fillings are fabricated with a mixture of glass or quartz and resin which results in a natural tooth-colored material. They are extremely durable when bonded to the tooth with adhesive. What is an amalgam filling? Amalgam fillings are also called “silver fillings” though…
Does Your Child Need a Dental Crown?
At Pediatric Dental Center, we have several options to fix broken or decayed teeth. One of the most common restorations, even in pediatric dentistry, is a dental crown. Dental crowns are sometimes called caps, because they fit over the part of the tooth like a cap over your head. The tooth has usually had some…
How Nutrition Can Help Prevent Children’s Dental Decay
Teeth are meant to last a lifetime and a healthy smile is important to self-esteem. The good news is you can protect your child from developing tooth decay, a disease that damages and breaks down teeth. Your child can have a lifelong healthy smile by routinely following these steps: Proper at-home care includes brushing and…
Childhood Tooth Decay is Widespread in Kentucky. But it Doesn’t Have To Be
Many childhood diseases have been eradicated, but at Pediatric Dental Center we’re sorry to report that tooth decay is still too common. This is from the CDC: Cavities (also known as caries or tooth decay) are one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood in the United States. Untreated cavities can cause pain and…
Protect Burlington Kids’ Teeth With Custom Mouthguards
At Pediatric Dental Center we see many Burlington children and teens with serious mouth and tooth injuries that could have been prevented had they been wearing a mouthguard. When a tooth is knocked out or broken, speaking, eating, and smiling can become very difficult. I am Eric Soper and I recommend that Burlington parents encourage…
Prevent Tooth Decay in Kids!
Even though they’re going to fall out sooner or later, children’s first set of teeth are important and should be cared for as diligently as adult teeth. We specialize in early dental care at the name of practice. Perhaps not surprisingly, the single most common problem in children’s teeth is cavities. According to one study,…
When They’re No Longer Children
Kids grow up. Every parent knows that and knows the mixed feelings that come with it. When they are toddlers we take them to a pediatric dentist, like those in Pediatric Dental Center. How do we know when the time has come to transition to a general dental practice? Generally speaking, pediatric dentists see their…
