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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Experiences shape our future. It’s no secret that our experiences shape our lives, and that is true even for the littlest members of our families. So, of course you want your child to have good experiences even while they’re young! With the prevalence of dental anxiety, this is especially true for pediatric dentistry. In the…

Aren’t cavities normal? It’s a common misconception that cavities are just a normal part of childhood and that if they have a cavity on a baby tooth, it’s not a big deal. Though most children end up with at least one cavity before they reach adulthood, it doesn’t mean that these cavities don’t affect them.…

Getting Ready for Your Child’s Appointment When it comes to dental procedures for children, sedation dentistry is a reliable and effective way to ensure a comfortable and stress-free experience. As a parent, you might have questions about what to expect from your child’s behavior after dental sedation. Understanding these effects will help you feel prepared…

The Power of Cosmetic Dentistry for Kids A bright, confident smile is one of the greatest gifts you can give your child. It plays a crucial role in building their self-esteem, influencing how they interact with others and how they feel about themselves. As a parent, you naturally want your child to feel proud of…