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Ease dental anxiety in kids.

5 Techniques to Calm Nervous Young Patients and Their Parents

Create Positive Dentistry Experiences From routine check-ups to more complex procedures, a dental visit can evoke a sense of apprehension in individuals of all ages. However, this dental anxiety often holds greater sway among children, who are still forming their perception of dentistry. Children, with their vivid imaginations and natural hesitation toward unfamiliar situations, can…
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A mouth guard can save teeth.

Game On: 5 Reasons Your Kid Needs a Mouth Guard for Spring Sports

Time for that score! Watching your child succeed is such a fantastic feeling. At every game, you’re on the edge of your seat, screaming for your children to get that home run or to score that touchdown. You know their coaches teach them how to play safely, but what other ways are there to keep…
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Kids can build healthy habits too.

Healthy Habits for Happy Kids: New Year’s Resolutions for Physical and Mental Well-Being

As much as we try to shield our kids from unhealthy habits, they often fall into less-than-ideal routines. In fact, studies have found that more than half of older children and teenagers exceeded daily screen time recommendations, with many also indulging in unhealthy diets. This isn’t just a problem for teens; these patterns can emerge…
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Braces can boost confidence.

From Shy to Beaming: The Role of Braces in Social Confidence and Interaction

We understand the worries that can keep moms up at night. As a parent, you want the best for your child, and their happiness is at the top of your list. It’s important to know that many things can affect a child’s self-esteem, from the way they’re treated by those close to them to how…
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Tooth fairy fun for kids.

Did Your Child Lose Their First Tooth? 5 Fun Tips for Tooth-Fairy Readiness

Magical Memories You’ve lost your first tooth. You slip it under your pillow, and all the while you’re feeling that missing spot with your tongue. What will the tooth fairy bring this time? You’re so excited that it’s hard to sleep, but eventually, you drift off, only to wake up to a prize. As adults,…
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Dental fillings and crowns for a cavity.

Childhood Dental Heroes: What Parents Should Know About Fillings and Crowns for Kids

Kids have minds of their own. Taking care of kids can certainly be difficult. You’re trying to get them to eat a vegetable here or there, keep their clothes on, and stay in that booster seat on the highway. They definitely have minds of their own! With the constant struggles that come with parenthood, finding…
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Your child's first dental visit.

5 Tips to Prepare for Your Child’s First Dental Visit

So many first-time experiences ahead.  Having a child is a whirlwind of firsts. There’s the first pediatrician visit when they’re only a few days old, the first time they roll to their belly, that adorable first tooth, those first steps, and even that first dental visit. All of these milestones hit one right after the…
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Winter activities in Omaha.

Winter Wonderland Wonders: 8 Enchanting Activities to Experience in Omaha

‘Tis the Season for Crisp Mornings It’s a cold, crisp, Nebraska morning. Equipped with a freshly brewed cup of coffee, you open your front door, and what do you see? Snow. It’s as though every inch of snow fell directly in your neighborhood. Though absolutely gorgeous, you’ve likely seen one too many snowfalls and can…
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Tooth discoloration in kids.

Stained Smiles: 5 Main Culprits Behind Kids’ Tooth Discoloration

Most people tend to think tooth discoloration only applies to teenagers and adults. However, that’s not entirely accurate. In a study conducted several years ago, researchers examined the tooth color of a sample of cavity-free children and made an intriguing discovery.  They found that a surprising 23% of these youngsters had some form of tooth…
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Halloween candy rules to follow.

Worried About Halloween Candy? 5 Tips To Protect Your Child’s Teeth

Cast a banishing spell on spooky sugar bugs. As the jack-o’-lanterns light up and the kids don their costumes, Halloween ushers in a wave of sweet treats that can be a nightmare for your child’s oral health. Sure, indulging in Halloween candy is part of the spooky fun, but those sugar bugs can lead to…
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Meet the new pediatric dentist in Omaha.

Join Us in Welcoming Dr. Mary Weber, Your Child’s New Dentist!

Meet Dr. Mary Weber. Pediatric Dental Specialists is thrilled to introduce a new pediatric dentist to our team, Dr. Mary Weber. Dr. Mary is set to join our Omaha practice in January 2024, and we couldn’t be more excited to have her on board. In this blog post, we’ll help you get to know her…
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Sedation dentistry for kids

4 Ways Sedation Dentistry Creates Calmer Experiences for Anxious Kids

A Soothing Solution for Dental Anxiety We understand that for some kids, a trip to the dentist can feel like a daunting expedition. Those bright lights, the unfamiliar equipment, and the strange sounds can make their hearts race and palms sweat. But what if we told you there’s a way to transform this experience into…
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