As parents, we want our children to be safe and have fun, enjoyable, and productive lives. For this reason, we look for activities that are safe and fun in everything that they might do and explore. When it comes to the dentist, it should be no different. After all, your kids deserve the best in…

5 Questions To Ask at or Before Your Child’s First Dental Appointment Your child’s first dental visit is an important milestone, just like their first step or their first day at school. And it’s every parent’s responsibility to use that first dental appointment (and every visit after) to understand their child’s oral health and make…

Ease your child’s dental anxiety with conscious sedation. If your child has extensive dental damage that needs to be addressed, dental anxiety can be quite the roadblock. The anxiety that young children can experience in anticipation of a dental procedure can make the entire process much more challenging for parents. When anxiety creates an issue,…

The chances are that your child will need a pediatric dental procedure a few times during their childhood. For some children (and their parents), this can cause anxiety, especially if a more extensive procedure is required. Parents who take their children in for their first dental visit by age one, and every six months after…

Everything you need to know about the first dentist visit in your baby’s first year. Parenthood comes with many firsts. In your baby’s first year, you watch with bated breath as they learn how to roll over, crawl, stand up, and a bevy of other milestones. Another exciting moment? When they develop their first tiny…

Wondering how that first dental visit is going to go? Is it time to start taking your child to the dentist? While some parents choose to wait, many dentists recommend that you take your child for their first dental visit before their first birthday. This might sound early, but a great pediatric dentist can teach…

We love to make going to the dentist fun, enjoyable, and comfortable Little ones can have big emotions! Is your child going to the dentist soon? If so, they might be a little unsure about what to expect. Whether it’s their very first visit or they’ve been coming to our office for years, it’s natural…

Care for your child’s oral health with confidence. As you know, looking out for your child’s health is a vital part of caring for them, which is why you take your kids to regular checkups with their pediatrician to make sure they’re staying healthy. Similarly, taking your child to a pediatric dentist follows the same…

Talk to the dental team that specializes in oral treatment for kids. Pediatric Dental Specialists is a unique practice with several convenient locations in and around Omaha, Nebraska. We specialize in treating children from their first tooth all the way through until it’s time to move onto an adult dentist. Our team understands the physical…

Set your child up for a lifetime of great oral health. Going to the dentist can be a positive and warm experience for your child, but fear of the dentist is a common occurrence in adults and children alike. In a recent survey of school-aged children, researchers found that 23% of people either didn’t like…