Hello! Welcome to our dentistry blog. Today’s vital message from Pediatric Dental Center concerns fluoride and dental health. I’m Eric Soper and I have been practicing dentistry in Burlington since 2004. When I examine a new patient for the first time, I can usually tell whether the person drank fluoride-adjusted municipal water while growing up.…
Blog
Does Your Child Have An Overbite?
Malocclusions (bite problems) include overbites, underbites, and crossbites. Jaw alignment disorders restrict proper chewing, talking, and swallowing. They can also cause teeth to shift around in the mouth. Burlington dentistry patients with bite problems are at a greater risk for tooth decay and periodontal disease because bite misalignment often makes it difficult to maintain proper…
Why Fluoride Is Essential For Your Child’s Oral Health
This message from Pediatric Dental Center is about fluoride adn your child’s dental health. Fluoride is a mineral that helps teeth stay strong. It is found in some foods and water and makes toothpastes more effective at fighting cavities. Fluoride plays a central role in your youngster’s oral health. Your child should start using fluoride…
Hidden Sugar in Burlington Kids’ Snacks
Many children consume far too much sugar. This is reflected in the high rates of tooth decay seen in dental offices across the country, including Pediatric Dental Center. In this post we’ll remind you what sugar does to teeth, and what you can do about it. First, though, it’s important to realize how much hidden…
Is Your Child Protected?
There are no exact numbers, but it’s estimated that every single year, three million kids have one or more of their teeth knocked out while playing sports. Some of them end up at here, at the Pediatric Dental Center, for treatment. Most kids love playing sports, and that’s a good thing: it gets them lots…
Dental Sealant Q & A
In this post from the Pediatric Dental Center we take a look at dental sealants, one of the most effective tools available for helping to prevent cavities. Q. What are dental sealants? A. Dental sealants are plastic barriers applied to the biting surfaces of teeth. They prevent cavities by filling in the grooves and fissures…
Is The Humble Toothbrush Obsolete?
Are manual toothbrushes obsolete? Would you believe people have been asking that question for more than fifty years? At The Pediatric Dental Center, we assure parents everywhere that the answer is no. When it comes to maintaining your dental health, and your children’s, an old school manual toothbrush is up to the task. “Wait a…
New Parents: Educate Yourselves About Children’s Oral Health
This message from the Pediatric Dental Center is for new parents or couples planning for children sometime in the future. The statistics on early childhood tooth decay are sobering. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, 42% of U.S. children between 2 and 11 years old have in their primary teeth. It…
Good Dental Health!
Good dental health begins with daily brushing and flossing, and at Pediatric Dental Center we remind parents that a lifetime of good dental health begins during childhood. Children should brush their teeth twice a day, just like grownups. They’re going to need help until they’re about five years old. Before that most kids don’t have…
When Something’s Gotta Give, Don’t Let It Be Your Child’s Oral Health
Life is chaotic for many of us. There never seem to be enough hours in the day! Too many important things end up on the back burner, but at Pediatric Dental Center we remind you not to neglect dental care for your child. Here are some common dental care shortcuts. Do any of them sound familiar?…
