One great way to ease your baby’s teething pain is to provide them with something cool—not frozen—to put on their gums, like a chilled spoon, teething ring, or damp rag. You can also massage your baby’s gums with a clean finger or wet cloth or discuss using an infants’ versions of over-the-counter pain medications with your pediatrician. We recommend avoiding topical gels, as your teething baby will likely drool enough to wash the gels away before they can do much good.
Kids can’t get full braces until their permanent teeth are all in place, which occurs around age 12. But if they’ve had orthodontic prep work, they’ll likely have braces for a shorter period of time. At a younger age, a child’s mouth tissues are easier to move, and the bones are more flexible. And with less oral crowding, childhood tooth decay is less of a threat.
#TBT When Henry was the patient of the month. Great job, Henry!
Christopher, we're so glad you and your kids are happy here!
Its Hump Day Here is a little tooth Humor to Brighten up your day!
Happy First Day of Fall! How will you be celebrating? Pumpkin pie is fitting, but be sure to brush after!
That's great, Gina! Thanks for sharing!
Happy National Dessert Day! We're celebrating with our offices favorite dessert this morning, donuts!
This time of year treats are hard to resist! To help your teeth fight cavities and germs rinse your mouth with water after you enjoy a treat and ALWAYS brush your teeth 2 times a day. Keep your beautiful smile sparkling this holiday season!
Comment your favorite dessert below! 🍪🧁🍦
An orthodontic evaluation is an important part of kids' preventive dental care. Here we discuss why you should schedule an evaluation and what to expect. https://ecs.page.link/sh3uL
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Should My Middle Schooler Have an Orthodontic Evaluation?
The time has come and we need YOUR help!
Our staff here at PDS is hosting a pumpkin decorating/carving contest and we need your help to vote for the best one!
🎃Here is how you can help:
1. Like our Facebook page
2. Like/Love your favorite pumpkin or vote when you visit us at our office
🕸By voting you enter into a drawing to win a family of 4 pass to Bellevue Berry Farm! You have until October 23rd to register your votes. The winner of the raffle will be drawn October 26th!
May the best pumpkin win!
Acid and sweets are the dynamic duo of villains in the struggle for good dental health. Food and beverages that have high acidity as well as sweeteners can lead to tooth sensitivity and tooth decay. Even fruit juices and sports drinks that claim to be low in sugar content still have high acidity and can soften the protective shielding around your child's teeth called tooth enamel. Does that mean you shouldn't feed your child acidic foods like oranges? Absolutely not! Being aware of this issue and protecting your child's teeth by brushing and flossing after a high acidic snack or meal is a good way to prevent future damage. Continue the good fight of protecting your child's teeth and a sparkling smile will be your happy ending.
Help us give a warm welcome to our newest team member Jamie! She is the smiling face that you will see at our front desk. She is a recent graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan University. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family, her cat Milo, and working out. We are excited to have her be a part of the Omaha PDS team!
Did you know that the tooth brush is 5,000 years old?!
Click the link below for a cool article from the ADA, 10 Things You Didn't Know About Your Toothbrush! Learn all about the history and how to best choose a toothbrush for your everyday needs.
Happy Brushing! 😃🦷
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Toothbrushes - American Dental Association
#TBT Though it's not a Halloween mask, we still like to have fun with our silly mask no matter what time of the year it is.😜
October is National Dental Hygiene Month and what better way to celebrate than to spotlight our very own Dental Hygienist, Mary Beth!
Mary Beth has been practicing dental hygiene for 37 years! She has been doing pediatric dentistry since 1998. She loves the patient interactions and making the kids comfortable and happy with their teeth. In her spare time, she enjoys crafting, spending time outdoors, and spending time with her grandkids! We are so thankful to have Mary Beth be a part of our team! Thank you to all the Dental Hygienists for their dedication and love to this practice!
"I appreciate the opportunity to work for Pediatric Dental Specialists and offer my services to all the special children we work with. I also love working with the staff here at PDS!" - Mary Beth
Call and book your appointment today to visit Mary Beth and the rest of our great team!😃🦷
While exact timing may vary slightly, most kids reach dental milestones at about the same age. This makes it easier to know what to expect. https://ecs.page.link/7gnRW
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What dental milestones should every parent be on the lookout for?
As they grow, children will become insistent on doing things themselves. Encourage this behavior especially when it comes to their oral care. Let them brush, with your supervision of course, to help them hone the motor skills necessary to become a skilled brusher. Remember to shower them with lots of praise and help when needed. Do this and in no time the protege will become the master.
Happy Monday! Our pumpkin decorating contest has come to an end and we have our office winners!
1st Place Oscar the Grouch by Chyna
2nd Place Aang from Avatar the Last Air Bender by Gabi
3rd Place Dunkin Donuts by Dr. Ben
Thank you to all our awesome patients who participated. The winner will be contacted soon to claim their prize!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!🎃🕸🍬
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Here is our winner of the Cavity Free Turkey Club drawing from November, Bradley! Everyone give our pal a BIG congratulations!
We hope everyone had a wonderful and safe holiday weekend!🦃
One of the best ways to teach is by example. This is why we recommend water as your go-to beverage when going out or eating.
Most kids don’t get enough water in their day, some will even go an entire school day without any at all! Setting this example for them can help them build better habits and lead to better dental and overall health!
Everybody wants to keep their teeth 100% clean, right? Well, remember to floss, because the space between your teeth comprises a whopping 35% of a tooth’s surface! So, get your favorite floss ready, and clean all those nooks and crannies.
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Pediatric Dental Specialists!
Safety is always our top priority. We're glad you had a comfortable experience during this time. Thank you for the caring review! "They did a wonderful job keeping everyone safe... they checked temperatures, came to the car to get patients, sanitized, provided masks if needed... they are going above and beyond during this time!"
What a cool opportunity to give back to the community! Really glad we could help out Omaha Orthodontics!
Omaha Orthodontics is with Gabriela Silva at Omaha Orthodontics 02.
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Thank you to Smile Station Pediatric Dentistry, Pediatric Dental Specialists and our patients for their donations today! We are so excited to drop these off at Food Bank for the Heartland and give back to our community! 🥫💛
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They ate their food before it was cool!
February is Children's Dental Health Month! At PDS we value dental education. Here, we have our very own Hygienist, MaryBeth, showing one of our patients all the tools she will be using and explaining what they do. It's a great opportunity to make the patient more comfortable coming to the dentist!
It's also an awesome time to make relationships with our amazing Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistants! Who says our dentist's can't be our friends too?! Schedule your visit today to begin your child's dental education journey! 😁 🦷
We’re happy to hear you were satisfied with your experience with us! We try our best to improve it day after day. Thank you for the great review!
"Good availability, great dentist for our 18 month old appointment and beyond. We called the answering service on a holiday weekend and heard back from the dentist almost right away. It's not the smoothest run or nicest looking operation, but the service is great." —Nicolas V.
Pediatric dentistry and orthodontics are distinct dental fields, but their differences can get confusing since they often overlap.
Pediatric Dentistry vs. Orthodontics: What’s the Difference? https://ecs.page.link/FUkSS
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Pediatric Dentistry vs. Orthodontics: What’s the Difference?
When cleaning our teeth, our toothbrushes collect food particles and other substances over time. This is why we should always give our brushes a proper clean every two weeks to make sure they can do the same for us!
Dolphin’s teeth have rings on the inside and, much like trees, they correspond with their age!
