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Welcome to East Alabama Pediatric Dentistry P.C.

Dr. Keri Miller and our pediatric dental team offer a child-friendly and family-oriented environment, where every patient is cared for like family.

We believe that positive childhood experiences with dentistry result in a lifetime of good oral health. Working hard to provide the best dental care available, we also work hard to make each visit a fun, personal, and uplifting experience!

Dr. Keri provides gentle, minimally-invasive dental care for infants, children, teens, and children with special needs. Offering dental exams and cleanings, fluoride, and other preventive care, she’ll help your little one develop a healthy smile. She also provides painless fillings and extractions, offers sedation, including nitrous oxide (laughing gas), and care for children’s dental emergencies.

Dr. Keri and everyone at East Alabama Pediatric Dentistry look forward to welcoming your family to ours. Together, we’ll set your little one on the path to lifetime of healthy, happy smiles!

Please contact our Auburn, AL pediatric dental office, serving Lee County families, to schedule a visit with Dr. Keri and our team, today!

  • “We LOVE Dr. Keri and her staff! Everyone goes above and beyond to make each visit great! My kids are excited to go to the dentist! Would highly recommend!”

    Nicole

  • “We LOVE Dr. Keri and her staff! Everyone goes above and beyond to make each visit great! My kids are excited to go to the dentist! Would highly recommend!”

    Nicole 2

  • “We LOVE Dr. Keri and her staff! Everyone goes above and beyond to make each visit great! My kids are excited to go to the dentist! Would highly recommend!”

    Nicole 3

Ages and Stages

0-2

Ages 0-2

  • The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children visit a dentist by age 1, or within 6 months of the appearance of the first baby tooth.
  • Typically, teething starts around 6 months and continues until 2-3 years of age. Front teeth first, back molars next and the gaps between front and back will fill in with canines by 18 months. If delayed, do not worry unduly; wait and rest assured that missing baby teeth is rare.
  • Before teeth erupt, clean your baby’s mouth and gums with a soft cloth or infant toothbrush. Lying baby back is the best position to be effective. Continue this practice as teeth erupt.
  • Once the first tooth arrives, clean your baby's teeth with a toothbrush or a clean wipe, such as "Spiffy" wipes before baby falls asleep.
  • Once the baby starts solid food, nursing can cause cavities. Try to wean baby off of nursing in the middle of the night once solid foods have been started, or try to give your baby a sippy cup of water to clean their teeth after each nursing.
  • Avoid the early transmission of cavity-causing bacteria and viruses by limiting the sharing of utensils or cups with your baby.
  • Eliminate your baby's "paci" and thumb and finger sucking habits before the age of 2 if possible. Those habits are difficult to forget!
  • Once your baby is walking, protect him or her from having injury and trauma to the mouth and teeth by placing barriers on sharp corners and hard surfaces.
3-5

Ages 3-5

  • Brush your child’s teeth at least twice a day: once in the morning and once at night using a "pea sized" amount of fluoridated toothpaste. The most important time to brush teeth is right before bedtime.
  • Schedule your child’s dental visits every 6 months. Routine teeth cleaning and regular check-ups help keep your child's mouth healthy.
  • Keep an eye on snacking; ideally children should have no more than 3 snacks a day.
  • Begin flossing for your children when any two teeth are touching.
  • Avoid juices; limit the amount of juice to less than 6 oz per day.
6-10

Ages 6-10

  • Parents should supervise the brushing of teeth for children until they are at least 7-8 years old.
  • Parents should help floss their child’s teeth regularly once a day.
  • Permanent teeth emerge around age 6. Ask your pediatric dentist about sealants.
  • Some children might need interceptive orthodontics in this age group. Ask your pediatric dentist for referral to an orthodontist.
  • Wear a mouthguard when activities involves a risk of falls, collisions, or contact. Pre-formed mouthguards can be purchased in sporting goods stores or online, customized mouthguards can be made by your pediatric dentist. Please call us for advice.
11-18

Age 11-18

  • Encourage your teenager to brush twice a day and floss regularly; encouragement in proper brushing is needed in this age group.
  • Sodas, sports drinks, energy drinks, and junk food are consumed by many teens; healthier options should be encouraged.
  • Ask your pediatric dentist about sealants for the 12-year permanent molars.
  • Comprehensive orthodontic treatment occurs during this age group; discuss with your pediatric dentist the potential need for a referral.
  • Evaluation for possible wisdom teeth extraction occurs in later teen years.
Special Needs

Special Needs

Pediatric Dentists are specifically trained to treat the dental needs of young patients with special needs. Creating a dental home is key to your child’s oral health and prevention. Please let us know when making an appointment that your child has special needs. This allows our office to better prepare for your child’s visit. For some of our special needs patients who might benefit from an opportunity to become familiar with our office and staff, we may recommend a complimentary visit only for the first appointment. Please let our staff know when scheduling a first visit if you feel your child would benefit from a site visit.
Expecting Moms

Expecting Moms

Congratulations! We are excited and happy for you and your growing family. As an expecting mom, your oral health is very important to you and your growing baby. Research has shown that gum disease has negative effects on the unborn baby and that bacteria that causes cavities and gum disease in an expecting mother can be passed to her baby once the baby is born. We encourage expecting moms to have:

  • Regular dental cleanings.
  • Complete any dental treatment needed prior to start of a pregnancy if possible. If not, dental treatments are safe during second trimester of pregnancy; of course, emergency dental treatment can be completed at any time.
  • If you suffer from morning sickness, we encourage you not to brush your teeth right after, to prevent further enamel erosion from the acidic effects.
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