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Positive dental appointments

A Safe Place for Your Child’s Dental Experience

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…
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Sedation dentistry for kids

Sedation Dentistry for Kids: What You Need to Know

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…
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Special needs pediatric dentist

Tips for Parents of a Special Needs Child at the Dentist

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…
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Braces vs. clear aligners

Braces vs. Clear Aligners: Which Is Right for Your Child?

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…
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Keep your child comfortable at the dentist

Keep Your Child Comfortable At The Dentist

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…
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Help prevent dental injuries!

5 Things You Can Teach Your Children to Help Prevent Dental Injuries

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…
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Orthodontic evaluation for your child

7 Reasons to Get an Orthodontic Evaluation by Age 7

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…
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What type of kids dental crown should you choose

Do I Need a Stainless Steel or Tooth-Colored Crown?

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…
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A pulpotomy can save a tooth

How Pulpotomies and Pulpectomies Restore Damaged Teeth

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…
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Time for a custom-fit mouthguard

5 Reasons a Custom-Fit Mouthguard Is Safer

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…
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Tooth-colored fillings are better

5 Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings for Kids

What are tooth-colored fillings? Receiving news that your child needs a filling can be upsetting and alarming, to say the least. And we understand why. But it is essential to realize that cavities happen, sometimes despite even the best efforts to teach your child a proper oral hygiene routine.  Thankfully, when your child does have…
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Take your child to a pediatric dentist

When Should My Child See a Pediatric Dentist?

What is a pediatric dentist? As parents, our greatest priority for children is keeping them healthy and safe. Think of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. This system starts with basic needs such as food, water, shelter, and sleep. Tied to those basic needs are the right medical and dental care to ensure our bodies perform as…
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