Could Gum Disease Impact Your Unborn Baby?

While pregnant women know they have to stay healthy and watch how much they exercise and what they eat, not all expectant mothers realize how their dental health can affect their pregnancy as [...]

More often than not, translating and decoding dental insurance is difficult and somewhat of a headache. No matter how difficult reading over insurance coverage may be, it’s important to your [...]

As toddlers get older, it can be difficult to keep up with dental hygiene. Toddlers like to run around, and it’s hard to get them to stay still long enough to practice good oral hygiene. To help [...]

October is Dental Hygiene Month, and in observance Harrisburg Pediatric Dentistry is offering tips to help keep your child’s smile healthy. Oral Hygiene Tips for Your Kids As your kids grow [...]

Just as your child will have a lot of fun and exciting firsts, there are also a lot of firsts you may be apprehensive about – like the first trip to the dentist. As nervous as you or your [...]

Your children’s teeth, as well as yours, are coated in a thin, clear layer called enamel. Enamel, is the hardest and most highly mineralized substance in the human body – but it can be [...]

When your child starts cutting teeth, it’s time to start thinking about finding a pediatric dentist. Just like your child’s pediatrician, it’s important to find a Harrisburg pediatric dentist [...]

More commonly referred to as gum disease, gingivitis causes irritation, redness and swelling of the gum area right above the teeth. While it is not found in children often, it is still possible [...]

It’s almost time for the kids to go back to school! Whether you’re sad or relieved (or both), it’s time to start preparing for back to school. In addition to shopping for new clothes, backpacks, [...]

While you’re out shopping for pencils, notebooks, and folders, you don’t want to forget another important item for back to school – the mouthguard. The risks of receiving a head injury [...]