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Is teeth whitening the right option for kids and teens? Every parent knows that growing up comes with a lot of changes. One day your child is losing their tiny baby teeth, and the next thing you know, they are staring in the bathroom mirror, worried about their appearance.  If your teenager has recently mentioned…

Have you ever looked at your child’s teeth and wondered, “Hmmm, is this normal?” If so, you’re not alone. As parents, it’s natural for us to want to do everything we can to make sure our children’s bodies, and that includes their smiles, are happy and healthy. So, when we see gaps between their teeth,…

As parents, we put so much pressure on ourselves. We want our kids to have a great education. We make sure they have access to quality health and dental care. And we expose them to unique experiences that can set them up for future success. And sometimes, despite our best efforts and all those great…

Every child deserves TLC. Everyone has a different dental history, and it makes a huge difference to how they feel about their regular dental appointments. If you’ve had a bad experience, you’re more likely to feel some anxiety about going in for that cleaning. But if you’ve had amazing experiences with your dental team, you’ll…

What Parents Need to Know Hearing the words “pulp therapy” from your child’s dentist at Pediatric Dental Specialists in Omaha, Nebraska, can sound intimidating. Many parents immediately worry that the treatment is complicated, painful, or a sign that something is seriously wrong. The good news is that pulp therapy is a common pediatric dental procedure…

That routine will keep your teeth healthy. It’s officially summertime! You know what that means: It’s time to get out and make memories with your family. There’s no shortage of fun things to do in the Omaha area, but if you need a few ideas, keep reading! We’ve got you covered. Of course, while you’re…

Does your child need baby tooth crowns? Every parent wants their child to grow up happy and healthy, with an emphasis on the healthy part, of course. However, sometimes things happen. Sometimes they get sick, sometimes they get injured, and sometimes they need a little more than a generic cavity filling. Sometimes, even a little…

What’s your morning dental routine like? More than likely, you don’t put much thought into your morning routine. You roll out of bed, get ready for the day, and go on with life. In the end, that’s the goal of a morning routine. You don’t want it to take much thought or effort; you want…

A Parent’s Guide to Early Orthodontic Intervention As a parent, you keep a close eye on your child’s every milestone, from the first crawl to the first lost tooth. While we often celebrate the gap-toothed grin as a sign of growing up, those early dental changes are also the perfect window into your child’s future…

It’s time to get those teeth prepared for the season. There’s something special about kids that play sports. Their drive is like none other, ensuring they are ready to take on just about anything life throws at them! Though these kids are strong and ready to face the next game, it goes without saying that…

Get Your Child the Best Treatment for Their Teeth As parents, it goes without saying that we want what’s best for our children. However, figuring out what is truly best for them can sometimes be easier said than done. With the prevalence of social media, it can be difficult to determine what is truly safe…

There are sedation dentistry options available for kids with dental anxiety. There is one unfortunate thing about dentistry. What is it, you might ask? It’s thought that one in four adults suffer from dental anxiety in some way or another. As you can expect, that number trickles right down to the children. Sometimes they learn…