The team at Pediatric Dental Center in Burlington, Cold Spring, or Crestview Hills KY is dedicated to the prevention of cavities, which is the foundation for a healthy and beautiful smile. The Importance of Prevention Preventative dentistry – brushing, flossing, and regular dental cleanings with a dental hygienist – are indispensable for keeping your smile bright…
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Eruption Charts: Not as Scary as They sound
Today the team at Pediatric Dental Center in Burlington KY or Crestview Hills KY examines eruption charts. An eruption chart is simply a listing of the different types of teeth in the mouth and when, typically, they come out, or ‘erupt’ from the gums. An eruption chart tells you when you can expect baby teeth to erupt…
5 Ways To Help Your Child Avoid A Cracked Tooth
Protecting kids’ teeth from cracks and chips should be taught at a young age. This blog from Pediatric Dental Center contains an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your child’s teeth whole and strong. Don’t chew on hard things. Kids should steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts, popcorn, and beef jerky. Watch out for stone…
These Snacks Are Just As Bad As Candy For Kids’ Teeth
Most parents know that candy is bad for teeth. Suckers, and other forms of candy are made mainly of sugar. Sugar creates acid that drills into enamel, and that small hole can become a cavity. Pediatric Dental Center is a leading pediatric dental practice serving the Greater Cincinnati area including Northern Kentucky, Southeast Indiana and Cincinnati and we’d…
Sealants Prevent Cavities
Your child’s first dental exam at Pediatric Dental Center should occur when the first teeth are in, usually between six months and one year of age. During your child’s first check up at one of our offices serving the Greater Cincinnati area including Northern Kentucky, Southeast Indiana and Cincinnati, we’ll discuss good oral hygiene for…
Should Teens Whiten Their Teeth?
Getting a smile just like their favorite singer or movie star might be high on your teen’s priority list. However, you may want to talk with your dentist before buying an at-home tooth whitening product. Pediatric Dental Center is a leading pediatric dental practice serving the Greater Cincinnati area including Northern Kentucky, Southeast Indiana and Cincinnati…
Baby Talk (About Oral Health)
Pediatric Dental Center is a pediatric dental practice serving the Greater Cincinnati area including Northern Kentucky, Southeast Indiana and Cincinnati. We realize that taking care of a child can be exciting, exhausting, and confusing. (All within the space of an hour.) You worry About your child’s safety. “Did I cover all the outlets?” “Are the…
Protect Young Smiles for Active Kids
Primary teeth are important. Pediatric Dental Center is a leading pediatric dental practice serving the Greater Cincinnati area including Northern Kentucky, Southeast Indiana and Cincinnati.If you have a child who plays youth sports such as soccer or baseball, they can be very risky for your child’s teeth. Football can be a heavy contact sport, yet…
Has Your Baby Had a Dental Exam?
Pediatric Dental Center is a pediatric dental practice serving the Greater Cincinnati area including Northern Kentucky, Southeast Indiana and Cincinnati. For years, the American Academy of Pediatrics advised parents to begin children’s dentist visits before the third birthday. The AAP and the American Dental Association now counsel parents to take their toddler to a dentist before…
Attention Burlington Teens: Both Smoking And Vaping Put Your Smile At Risk
The team at Pediatric Dental Center in Burlington KY or Crestview is committed to building and reinforcing the foundation for lifelong oral health from infancy through adolescence. The entire staff cares about their patient’s health and want teens (and adults) to know about the dental risks of vaping. A recent study on the impacts of e-cigarettes…
