What To Do When Children Grind Their Teeth

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 [...]

Does your child experience anxiety or get nervous before the dentist? Maybe your child’s first dentist appointment is coming up and they’re not sure what to expect. Thankfully, there are a lot of [...]

There’s something so special about the holiday season. Quality time spent with family, enjoying long-time traditions, and of course indulging in all of the yummy food and treats. While the [...]

Becoming a parent means that now you are worried about your child, pretty much all of the time. It’s completely normal, but it does seem like there’s always something new to be worried or [...]