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Your kids can enjoy healthy smiles for life.

Partnering with Parents: How to Create a Lifetime of Healthy Smiles for Your Child

The Cutest Smiles Around There’s something special about a child’s smile. Even before that first tooth comes in and their grin is all gums, it has a way of melting your heart. Then comes that very first tooth, and you are thrown into the craziness of teething to finally a mouth full of perfect teeth.…
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Enjoy some summer fun in Kearney.

Summer Fun in Kearney: Toddler-Friendly Activities to Keep Your Little One Smiling

The sunshine is here in Kearney! There’s just something about sunshine to bring a smile to anyone’s face. Many of us channel our inner cat, lying about in the sunshine, soaking up as much of the heavenly rays as we can before it hides behind the inevitable clouds. But then, many of us have toddlers.…
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Sedation dentistry for kids' dental care.

Understanding Dental Care for Kids: FAQs About Sedation Dentistry

Sedation dentistry can give your child peace of mind. We know that not everyone loves the idea of going to the dentist. Sure, it’s good for your smile and overall health, but let’s face it some dental visits are invasive. And it can be uncomfortable to have someone’s hands poking around in your mouth and…
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Pediatric crowns protect teeth.

Restoring Tiny Smiles: 4 Ways Pediatric Crowns and Fillings Protect Your Child’s Teeth

Strong, natural-looking restorations made easy.  We all want what’s best for our kids, and a healthy smile tends to fall at the top of the list, among good health and a great education. But sometimes, despite our best efforts, our kids get cavities. Rest assured, this is not necessarily a sign that you as a…
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Protect baby teeth from cavities.

What’s Hiding in That Sippy Cup? Protecting Tiny Teeth From Cavities

Can sippy cups cause cavities in your child? As your child graduates from bottles to cups, sippy cups are a popular in-between for children to use. If they haven’t quite grasped the concept of sucking straws, the sippy cup makes perfect sense. Many parents love sippy cups because they don’t leak or spill all over…
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Dental sealants protect teeth.

Seal the Deal: How Dental Sealants Protect Your Child’s Teeth

Sealed and Protected As a parent, you are always looking for ways to make your child’s health a priority. And, not only do children find it more challenging to brush and floss effectively, but they are more prone to accidents, risking chips and cracks. Not to mention, the enamel on their baby teeth is naturally…
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Positive dental visits for kids.

No Tears, Just Smiles: We Make Dental Visits a Positive Experience for Your Child

Creating a Positive Dental Experience for Your Child Your child’s dental health is important, and at Pediatric Dental Specialists, located in Kearney, Nebraska, we are the place to take your child. We specialize in children’s dentistry and love keeping your child’s mouth healthy and happy. We understand how important a first impression is, so we’ll…
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ABC's of healthy teeth.

Smile ABCs: A Fun Guide to Teaching Kids About Healthy Teeth – From A to Z

Keep smiling with your ABCs. It can be hard to keep children engaged in anything today, especially when they are learning new things. Parents who are looking to teach their children about good oral health can emphasize the ABCs with fresh dental concepts about healthy teeth. Below are some examples of ABCs that will keep…
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Tooth-colored fillings for kids.

Get a Beautiful Smile for Your Child with Tooth-Colored Fillings

Tooth-colored fillings can enhance your child’s smile. Dental health is important for your child, and if they need a filling because of a cavity, you may be worried that the filling will cause your child to feel self-conscious. In the past, metal fillings were the norm, and they stood out more in one’s smile. But…
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Valentine's day snack alternatives.

Chocolates for Valentine’s Day? Here Are Some Tooth-Friendly Alternatives for Your Children

Tooth-Friendly Alternatives to Chocolate When Valentine’s Day rolls around each year, we often look to spoil our loved ones with romantic gestures. Chocolate may be a staple on Valentine’s Day, but there are plenty of other tooth-friendly and healthy options to give your child or the ones you love on this holiday. Our team at…
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Know how to handle dental emergencies.

Handling Dental Emergencies: What Every Kearney Parent Should Know

Life and Its Curveballs Life has a way of jumping into things and shaking up our daily routines. Unfortunately, that makes things uncomfortable. Often, these curveballs come in the form of accidents, and those can include dental emergencies. Because we never know when life is going to throw us an unexpected surprise, it’s important to…
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Does your child need pediatric partial dentures.

What are Pediatric Partial Dentures? Why Does My Child Need Them?

What to Do for Those Missing Teeth As parents, there are many things we try to avoid in our children’s lives. We want them to be safe, well fed, and happy, of course, but we also don’t want them to feel singled out from the crowd. Children can be cruel sometimes, and even when we…
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