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Help your school kids cope with change

Tips for Helping Your Kids Cope with Sudden Changes This School Year

We’re all learning new coping skills this year. Raise your hand if you’re feeling more than a little overwhelmed. Yeah? You can’t see us, but our hands are in the air, too. There’s no denying that this has been an incredibly challenging and stressful year. If you’re a parent, you likely feel an extra weight…
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Graphic novels for your child to read

Great Graphic Novels Might Convince Your Middle Schooler to Read More

Becoming a lifelong reader will serve your children well. The U.S. book market is booming, and the reason might surprise you. It isn’t best-selling chapter books that are climbing the charts, but graphic novels! Today’s young readers are exploring their literary options, perusing a wider and more diverse range of choices than ever before. Do…
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new patient info

What’s‌ ‌it‌ ‌Like‌ ‌to‌ ‌Be‌ ‌a‌ ‌New Patient ‌at‌ ‌Pediatric‌ ‌Dental‌ ‌Specialists?‌

Talk to the dental team that specializes in oral treatment for kids. Pediatric Dental Specialists is a unique practice with several convenient locations in and around Omaha, Nebraska. We specialize in treating children from their first tooth all the way through until it’s time to move onto an adult dentist. Our team understands the physical…
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Pediatric Dental Specialists

What’s Different About Pediatric Dental Specialists?

Getting your child specialized dental care. Early impressions of the dentist can impact your child’s view of dental appointments and oral health for their entire life, so it’s important to take the time to choose the right dentist for your child—one who has the expertise to treat them as well as the compassion and friendliness…
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dental milestones

What dental milestones should every parent be on the lookout for?

Set your child on the path to a healthy smile. As your kids grow, there are a lot of exciting dental milestones to look forward to. These events not only mark a new stage in your child’s growth, but can also signal that it is time to change your approach to dental hygiene and care.…
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Enjoy a Positive Dentist Appointment

10 Ways to Make Your Child’s Dentist Appointment a Positive Experience

Set your child up for a lifetime of great oral health. Going to the dentist can be a positive and warm experience for your child, but fear of the dentist is a common occurrence in adults and children alike. In a recent survey of school-aged children, researchers found that 23% of people either didn’t like…
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Sedation Dentistry for Kids

5 Facts about Sedation Dentistry for Kids

Sedation dentistry can improve your child’s experience at the dentist. Feeling nervous during dental appointments is a normal response for kids, especially younger children who are still very new to visiting the dentist. With the help of a parent and a caring pediatric dentist, most kids can work through their worries with time and exposure.…
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Middle Schooler Orthodontic Evaluation

Should My Middle Schooler Have an Orthodontic Evaluation?

It’s never too late for your child’s orthodontic evaluation. Did you know the American Association of Orthodontics recommends parents bring their kids in for an orthodontic evaluation as early as seven years of age? If this comes as a surprise, you’re not alone. Parents often wait until their child has lost most or all of…
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team member working with a young patient

8 Ways to Help a Child Who’s Afraid of the Dentist

The dentist can be a fun, happy place. Seeing the dentist regularly will help you have a healthier, happier life. And there is no time in history where dental visits are more comfortable and convenient than they are today. However, studies show that more than half of adults are afraid of going to the dentist.…
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Dental Anxiety

How to Resolve Your Own Dental Anxiety to Help Both You and Your Child

Are you worried your dental anxiety will rub off on your child? One of the most rewarding aspects of parenthood is watching as our children grow and learn more about the world around them. Part of that unique experience is also seeing how our viewpoints on certain things can affect our children’s outlook. Unfortunately, that…
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Is it time for an orthodontic checkup?

Why Are Orthodontic Evaluations for Children So Important?

Every child can benefit from an orthodontic evaluation. If you’re a parent, you likely went to your first orthodontic consultation when you were about 13 years old, so orthodontic treatment probably isn’t on your radar as your child nears second grade. You might even think it sounds strange when their pediatric dentist mentions that your…
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Great kids' books about going to the dentist

The 10 Best Books to Read to Kids About Going to the Dentist

Transform your child’s dental appointments from scary to fun. If we’re honest, taking your child to the dentist can be a harrowing and exhausting experience for both you and your little one, especially if it’s their first visit. The unfamiliarity of the dental office can be overwhelming for your child when they don’t know what…
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