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Parent Guides

Straight answers to the questions Boerne parents ask us most, from first teeth to braces.

Every guide is written for parents and reviewed by Dr. Michael K. Wilkerson, DDS, a board-certified pediatric dentist who has cared for Boerne and Hill Country kids since 1993. They cover the questions we hear most in our office, from first visits and baby teeth to early orthodontics, sedation and dental emergencies.

Guides are for general education and are not a substitute for an exam. If you have a question about your child's teeth, book a visit or call us at (830) 239-5411.

Got a kid who loves quizzes? Try our free Dental Trivia Challenge, with nearly 300 questions about teeth, brushing and healthy snacks.

Orthodontics

Early Interceptive Orthodontics for Children: A Parent's Guide

When should kids get an orthodontic check? A Boerne pediatric dentist explains early (Phase 1) orthodontics: timing, signs, appliances, costs and insurance.

October 20, 2026 · 11 min read

Keeping kids comfortable

Comfort Care

Painless Injections with DentalHiTech

Computer-controlled numbing so gentle most kids don't realize they got a shot.

Comfort Care

Sedation Dentistry for Kids

Laughing gas, oral sedation and in-office general anesthesia, and how we keep it safe.

Comfort Care

Help for Anxious Kids

Acclimation visits, painless numbing and sedation options for nervous children.

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