A Parent’s Guide to Dental Sealants for Kids

As a parent you may face issues or difficulties with your children’s teeth that you have not experienced yourself. A lot of parents may be unfamiliar with dental sealants and how they can benefit [...]

There’s a new face around Harrisburg Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Amanda Kerns has joined the practice and you may see her during your next visit to our office. In an effort to get to know her [...]

Do you know what fluoride is and how it benefits your child’s smile? Harrisburg Pediatric Dentistry is here to bring clarity on the effects of fluoride and why it’s important for your children’s [...]

If you’ve heard your child grinding teeth at night or noticed they’ve complained of jaw pain, then you’re not alone. It’s not uncommon for children to grind their teeth and Harrisburg Pediatric [...]

Maybe your kid saw you chewing gum or they were given some by a classmate – and now they’re interested. If you’re apprehensive about letting your child chew gum, then Harrisburg Pediatric [...]

As parents, we experience babies getting their first teeth. The chewing, drooling, and crying of the teething process eventually comes to an end as they cross into the toddler age-range and [...]

From time to time you’ll catch Dr. Shaw helping out Dr. Nixon at Harrisburg Pediatric Dentistry. We wanted to take a moment to introduce you to him with a quick Q&A. Dr. Nate Shaw is a [...]

This year, the week of March 7 – 13th has been deemed Dental Assistants Recognition Week. This special week is dedicated to all of the hardworking dental assistants who devote their careers [...]

As parents, we aim to do what is best for our children. However, sometimes we may not realize that what we believe is best could be harmful. Unfortunately, a lot of foods that are seen as [...]

Most of us remember our teenage years and how we cared about a lot of things – but dental hygiene wasn’t top of the list. However, Generation Z is a bit different. Teenagers today are [...]