Keep your teeth feeling happy and strong. Your teeth are a really important part of your body even if those teeth are just baby teeth. They help you chew food and get all of the important vitamins you need from your meals to grow. Your teeth even help you talk, sing, and laugh with your…

4th of July Activities for the Whole Family Here at Pediatric Dental Specialists in Omaha, NE, the 4th of July is one of our favorite holidays. Our team enjoys making crafts, watching the fireworks shows, and of course, baking some patriotic treats. Your family probably also has activities you can’t imagine not doing on Independence…

Ease your child’s dental anxiety with conscious sedation. If your child has extensive dental damage that needs to be addressed, dental anxiety can be quite the roadblock. The anxiety that young children can experience in anticipation of a dental procedure can make the entire process much more challenging for parents. When anxiety creates an issue,…

The chances are that your child will need a pediatric dental procedure a few times during their childhood. For some children (and their parents), this can cause anxiety, especially if a more extensive procedure is required. Parents who take their children in for their first dental visit by age one, and every six months after…

The truth behind some of our most popular summer traditions. For children all over the country, summertime means freedom. School books get set aside, school uniforms get pushed to the back of the closet, and the shorts, T-shirts, and flip-flops take center stage. With sunshine and so many great things to do, it’s only natural…

Everything you need to know about the first dentist visit in your baby’s first year. Parenthood comes with many firsts. In your baby’s first year, you watch with bated breath as they learn how to roll over, crawl, stand up, and a bevy of other milestones. Another exciting moment? When they develop their first tiny…

Wondering how that first dental visit is going to go? Is it time to start taking your child to the dentist? While some parents choose to wait, many dentists recommend that you take your child for their first dental visit before their first birthday. This might sound early, but a great pediatric dentist can teach…

We love to make going to the dentist fun, enjoyable, and comfortable Little ones can have big emotions! Is your child going to the dentist soon? If so, they might be a little unsure about what to expect. Whether it’s their very first visit or they’ve been coming to our office for years, it’s natural…

Early orthodontic treatment will set your child up for success. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that all kids see an orthodontist before they turn seven years old. By age seven, kids have a mix of baby and adult teeth, which helps the orthodontist catch problems early on. Crowded teeth, trouble breathing through the nose,…

Early intervention can reduce the risk of your child needing intensive orthodontic treatment. Did you know that you can potentially prevent your child from needing braces and other orthodontic issues? Diet, oral hygiene, and oral-related habits are all factors that influence your child’s tooth alignment. Even if your family has a history of needing braces,…