Dental Visit Prep

Help kids stay calm for their dental appointment.

5 Surefire Ways to Calm Nervous Kids Before Their Dental Appointment

Helping Little Smiles Feel Big and Brave It’s totally normal for kids to feel a little uneasy about visiting the dentist, especially if it’s their first time or they’ve had a not-so-great experience in the past. Dental anxiety is more common than you might think, and as a parent, it can be tough to watch…
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Dentistry for kids with special needs.

Special Needs? Your Child is Welcome at Pediatric Dental Specialists

When you find the right pediatric dentist near Omaha, you’ll see that they treat every child as though they are the special and unique human that they are. However, at Pediatric Dental Specialists, we understand that some kids have additional special needs that need to be considered as part of their treatment plan. And, for…
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Baby's first dental appointment.

Your Baby’s First Dental Appointment: A Milestone for the Baby Book!

Is it time for baby’s first dental appointment? Congratulations on your little bundle of joy! A baby’s firsts are always full of joy, and maybe a little fear and anxiety for the parent. From the first smile, to their first word, to their first tooth—these milestones are memorable moments in your child’s life. But it’s…
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Look forward to dental visits.

Building Trust: How to Communicate With Your Child About Dental Visits

New Experiences Matter It’s not uncommon for new experiences to be a little scary for some children. This is especially true when it has anything to do with medical treatment or dental visits. With the number of adults who also suffer from dental anxiety, it makes it even harder to avoid spreading the fear to…
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Dental visits for your special needs child.

Does Your Child Have Special Needs? We Make Dental Visits Easy

It’s time for a peaceful dental appointment. When you have a child with special needs, certain things require just a little extra care. You may have a child who developed severe dental anxiety, or perhaps one who gets overstimulated if there’s too much light or noise. Every child’s needs are different, so it’s important to…
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Preparing for baby's first dental visit.

5 Things To Expect at Your Baby’s First Dental Visit

Whirlwind of Parenting Becoming a parent can be a crazy ride. Everyone seems to have an opinion, and half of them seem to contradict each other. Every time you turn around, there’s another “first” to celebrate. Their first smile, the first time they roll over, the first time they say your name, and the first…
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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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Best dentist for child on the spectrum

​​How to Find the Best Dentist for Your Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Specialized Care for Your Child Finding a dentist for your family can be challenging; and if your child is on the autism spectrum, it may feel impossible. Children on the spectrum may have different experiences at the dentist than other children. There are new things to hear, see, and touch that can easily create a…
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Dental anxiety in children

Dental Anxiety in Children: What It Looks Like and How to Best Combat It

Few children look forward to a visit with the dentist, but for some children, the concern and anxiety about such a visit can go much further. Dental anxiety in children is a serious issue that can lead to children not receiving the care they need during development and beyond. As a parent, it is essential…
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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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