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…
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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…
FAQs: Pediatric Dental Sedation
The Pediatric Dental Center provides sedation dentistry when needed for our young patients. Here are answers to the most common questions about pediatric sedation dentistry. Is sedation safe for children? Nitrous oxide, IV sedation, and general anesthesia are safe for children when administered by experienced professionals. Certified pediatric dentists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, and anesthesiologists…
Excellence In Pediatric Dentistry At Pediatric Dental Center
Kids grow up so fast! How many times have we all heard that? Our parents said it about us, we all say it about our kids, and our kids will say it about theirs. At Pediatric Dental Center in Burlington, we are privileged to provide dental care for your precious children, and proud of our…
Stress And Your Child’s Smile
Pediatric Dental Center in Burlington, Cold Spring, or Crestview Hills KY is a leading pediatric practice serving Northern Kentucky that emphasizes baby and toddler teeth and how to care for them. But how often do we think about how stress impacts our smile or a child’s smile? Children are just as susceptible to stress-induced oral problems.…
