by Wheeler Pediatric Dentistry | Oct 13, 2021 | Pediatric Dentistry
Dental anxiety or fear of the dentist is common in young children and adults alike. When children are born, they begin seeing a pediatrician. They won’t visit the dentist until they’re older. This gap can create fear and anxiety about visiting a new place...
by Wheeler Pediatric Dentistry | Sep 22, 2021 | Pediatric Dentistry
About 13.2% of children between the ages of 5 and 19 have untreated dental caries. Only 85.9% have visited a dentist in the past year. You might want to schedule an appointment with your Nicholasville pediatric dentist. Annual appointments will ensure you catch small...
by Wheeler Pediatric Dentistry | Aug 18, 2021 | Pediatric Dentistry
Accidents happen, especially when kids are involved. In fact, about 20% of the world’s population experiences trauma to their teeth. Oral diseases affect about 3.5 billion people, too. In fact, untreated tooth decay in permanent teeth is the most common health...
by Wheeler Pediatric Dentistry | Jul 19, 2021 | Pediatric Dentistry
The average child gets their first tooth between the ages of 6 months and 12 months. Dental care should begin immediately and not be neglected. This blog post from a Nicholasville pediatric dentist will go over a few things you should instill in your child from a...
by Wheeler Pediatric Dentistry | Jun 29, 2021 | Pediatric Dentistry
The gift of a beautiful smile will last your child a lifetime. Sometimes those smiles require a little extra work. Sedation dentistry can be beneficial if your child is afraid of going to the dentist. Sedation dentistry is an option to provide safe, pain-free...
by Wheeler Pediatric Dentistry | Jun 3, 2021 | Pediatric Dentistry
Are you trying to decide if it’s time for your little one to have their first dentist visit? Pediatric dentistry is a specific kind of dentistry that’s focused on children. Any good pediatric dentist will tell you that the sooner your child gets a dental...