At The Pediatric Dental Center, many of our new patients come to us on the recommendation of a current patient, or one of their parents. This is, of course, very flattering. It’s important to any dental practice to get new patients, but when they come to us because a current patient is so pleased with…
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Should I Get My Child An Electric Toothbrush?
Is it a battle to get your youngster to brush their teeth? At the Pediatric Dental Center, we know that in some cases an electric toothbrush can help. If used correctly, an electric toothbrush cleans teeth as well as a manual brush. Both brushes remove food fragments. This, in turn, prevents tooth decay. Should I…
Should You Get Your Child a Water Flosser?
In this post from the Pediatric Dental Center, we’re discussing the water flosser, also known as interdental cleaner, interdental irrigator, or water jet. A water irrigation device oscillates a stream of water through a small, targeted tube to shoot out fragments of food and plaque from around and between teeth. Numerous studies have validated the…
Brush Up On Proper Brushing For Kids
Sometimes children brush their teeth too aggressively, leading to receding gums. It’s a bad habit to get into, which is why the Pediatric Dental Center urges parents to help their children learn proper brushing techniques. Brushing too aggressively may result in gum recession, which is when the gum line exposes more of your teeth, or in…
Those Baby Teeth Are A Big Deal
This post from Pediatric Dental Center is about baby teeth. Why would you 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 little one’s…
Stress And Your Child’s Smile
Doctors have been telling us for years that stress can increase the risk of everything from high blood pressure to depression. But how often do we think about how stress influences our smile? The Pediatric Dental Center in Burlington reminds you that stress can affect your child’s smile, too. Here are some dental problems linked…
An Air-dried Toothbrush Is A Healthy Toothbrush
At the Pediatric Dental Center in Burlington, we advise parents to teach their kids how to care for their toothbrush. This helps them to keep their teeth as healthy as possible. One of the most important habits you can form, no matter your age, is to always let their toothbrush completely air dry between uses.…
Does Your Teen Feel Wisdom Teeth Coming In?
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…
Take Care Of Your Toothbrush!
The common household toothbrush. Every home has at least one. If you have kids in the house, they probably have a down-sized brush, maybe with a movie or cartoon character on the handle. At The Pediatric Dental Center in Burlington, we hope our young patients are all brushing their teeth after each meal. Regular brushing…
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…
