Blog - Preventive Dental Care

At Jerger Pediatric Dentistry, we believe the best dental treatment is the one your child never needs. That’s why Dr. Bret Jerger and our Decatur, IL team focus on preventive dentistry to help young patients build strong, healthy smiles that last a lifetime.

Healthy Habits Start Early

Preventive dentistry is about more than just regular cleanings. It’s a proactive approach that ...

Tooth decay can impact people of all ages, but children can be especially prone to cavities. Fortunately, dental sealants can mitigate your child’s risks and keep their smile healthy.

What Are Dental Cavities?

A cavity is an area of decay on a tooth that requires treatment from your child’s Decatur dentist. Treatment includes decay removal and restoration with a tooth-colored filling or ...

It's that time again! We love honoring the kids in our Decatur pediatric dental practice who go the extra mile each month and work hard to keep their teeth clean and problem-free. So we're excited to honor September's excellent brushes and flossers!

Dental sealants are an excellent option for protecting your little one's smile from tooth decay and cavities. Children often have more difficulty brushing and flossing their teeth properly because of their developing coordination, and dental sealants provide extra protection from developing cavities.

A dental sealant is a thin plastic coating that Dr. Jerger applies to the chewing surface of your son ...

We want to take a minute to honor June's Smiles of the Month Club winners! Below you'll see a list of all the kids in our practice that were cavity-free at their dental checkups in June. We love to honor and congratulate these kids who worked so hard at home over the months brushing, flossing, combating the sugar bugs, and ...

Did you know that cavities–also known as tooth decay or caries–are among the most common chronic diseases children face in the United States? Untreated cavities can be painful and lead to issues with eating, speaking, learning, and playing. Studies even show that children with poor oral health miss more school or get lower grades than children with good oral hygiene. 

For ...

Happy Holidays from Jerger Pediatric Dentistry! It's December and time to announce and congratulate our November Smile of the Month Club members. Each month Dr. Jerger and his team like to honor the children who show exemplary home care with brushing and flossing routines that result in a cavity-free smile.

An excellent home care routine of brushing twice daily and flossing ...

Happy October! Now that the busy month of September is behind us, we are ready to celebrate several of our young patients who have done well to brush and floss their teeth. 

At Jerger Pediatric Dentistry, we believe in celebrating children on a job well done, especially when they brush and floss their teeth. For the month of September, we would ...

School is back in session, and summer is slowly shedding its leaves in exchange for fall foliage and cooler weather. 

As we greet the new season, we would like to bid a hearty farewell to the last signs of summer by announcing our July 2021 Smile of the Month Club. 

We Celebrate Kids and Their Commitment to Dental Care

Summer vacation is a ...

It’s that time again! As we are every month, we are excited to announce April’s list of superstar brushers and flossers. We love celebrating our little patients and their beautiful, cavity-free smiles by including them in our Smile of the Month Club. 

Congratulations to all of our Smile of the Month Club members! We are so proud of you, and we ...

Dr. Jerger and our team love encouraging our young patients to keep their smiles strong and healthy by practicing good oral hygiene. One of the ways we inspire our young patients to keep their smiles in top shape is to spark their curiosity about dental care and meet them on their level. We genuinely take interest in every one of ...

Our Decatur, IL dentist loves inspiring young patients to keep their teeth and gums healthy. This includes encouraging regular brushing and flossing and celebrating a job well done.  

One of the ways we encourage our young patients is through the Smiles of the Month Club. The children we treat work hard to earn their memberships, which means they’re paying ...

At Jerger Pediatric Dentistry, we believe that all healthy smiles begin with excellent preventive dentistry. 

Our job as your pediatric dentist is to help your children learn smart oral health habits beginning at a young age so they can carry those habits with them for life. We work hard to teach them correct brushing and flossing techniques in a way ...

At Jerger Pediatric Dentistry, we believe in setting a solid foundation of preventive treatments and excellent at-home oral health care. 

Dental cleanings in Decatur, IL are performed by highly skilled and experienced dental professionals. 

Neglecting to keep up with your bi-annual teeth cleaning routine keeps Dr. Bret Jerger from monitoring your son's or daughter's oral health and identifying any dental issues that could ...

Benefitting Operation Enduring Support

We will pay $1 per pound(up to 5 pounds per child) for your unopened Halloween candy. Must be accompanied by an adult. Candy will be collected Monday, November 4, 2019 from 8am-5pm at Jerger Pediatric Dentistry in Decatur, IL. 

Head on over to 2101 N Main St. on the day of the event and for more information

Every parent wants to protect their child from damaging and costly oral problems. When it comes to teeth and gum health, ignorance is definitely not bliss! Working together with your pediatric dentist in Decatur ensures that your little one never experiences serious gum disease.

Here’s what else you should know about gum disease:

1. Gum Inflammation Is a Red Flag

The first stage ...

As a parent, you have so many things to think about for your son or daughter each day. While their oral preventive care appointments may not be at the top of your priority list, here are a few reasons why these visits are so essential for your child's oral health.

#1: Preventive Visits Allow Your Dentist to Monitor Your Child's Oral ...