Accidents happen. Sometimes even a minor tumble or trip and fall can result in a chipped or cracked tooth. In other situations, kids can experience a deep cavity despite their best efforts to practice good oral hygiene at home. Thankfully, tooth restoration for children is an option. After all, accidents happen to adults and kids…

At the end of a long day, sometimes we want to climb into bed, turn off the light on the bedside table, and pull our covers over our heads. But, we know better and sometimes even begrudgingly haul ourselves to the bathroom to brush, floss, and rinse our teeth. Why do we do it? Because…

Going to the dentist shouldn’t be a challenging or frustrating experience for a parent or child. With the right dentist and the right partnership, positive dental appointments are not only possible but are also par for the course. Read on to learn how the team at Pediatric Dental Specialists takes steps every day to make…

Most dental treatments only require a local anesthetic – the shot you receive before a filling or other simple procedure that numbs that area from any pain. However, sedation dentistry for kids is used in cases where local anesthesia isn’t sufficient. If your child is undergoing a serious procedure or has special needs, you should…

Support for Your Special Needs Child at the Dentist Visiting the dentist can be a difficult experience for any child. However, this experience can be significantly harder for special needs children. What seems to many children to be an uncomfortable and frightening experience can be truly overwhelming for children with special needs. There are steps…

There are several options to straighten your child’s teeth. It’s incredibly common for children to require some form of orthodontic treatment as they develop. Your child may need treatment to straighten teeth to maintain long-term oral health, whether due to crowded teeth, malocclusion, or other alignment issues.  Today, clear aligners can provide an alternative to…

Your child’s comfort is our first priority at Pediatric Dental Specialists. Did you know that your child’s first dental visit should be around the age of one? While that might seem early, remember that prevention is key to a healthy smile. At Pediatric Dental Specialists, we care about your child and want them to be…

Protect your child’s teeth from injury with these tips.  According to research, 30% of children will have experienced some form of dental injury by age 14. With statistics like these, it’s easy to think that dental injuries are inevitable in adolescents. You may think they’re just part of growing up. However, there is a lot…

Why Early Orthodontic Evaluations Matter The average age for braces is between 12 and 14, but children should have orthodontic evaluations much sooner than this. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends every child see an orthodontist for the first time no later than their 7th birthday.  Early orthodontic evaluations play a vital role in the…

Are you a kid who needs a crown? You have so much information at your fingertips, it’s easy to do a little of your own research about anything, including dental crowns. Perhaps your parents or dentist have said you might need a kids dental crown. If so, chances are you have questions. Here are a…

How a baby root canal can restore your child’s oral health.  We all want to do our best to protect our children’s teeth. After all, problems with teeth can lead to more severe health problems and poor eating habits, and having those develop early in life can be a major concern. That’s why it’s important…

Help your child protect their mouth while they play.  Any parent of youngsters knows how busy those childhood years can be, especially if their children are involved in sports or other athletics. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, positively subjecting a child to a variety of sports can better enable that child to find…