Hilgers Pediatric Dentistry welcomes Dr. Greg Mathieu!

I am excited to introduce Dr. Greg Mathieu into my practice. He is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and currently serves as an examination committee member and consultant for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. He was the Director of my pediatric dental residency where I completed my specialty training at the University of Connecticut. Prior to that, he served in the U.S. Army for over 20 years as a pediatric dentist and retired at the rank of Colonel. After more than 13 years of service at UConn, he has decided to join me in private practice and looks forward to many more years of treating children with Hilgers Pediatric Dentistry. I am very excited and honored to work with him again. I am sure patients will adore him as much as we do!

-- Dr. Kelly Hilgers

Hilgers Pediatric Dentistry, official sponsors of Goodyear's Heart & Sole Run/Walk!

Hilgers Pediatric Dentistry and Hilgers Orthodontics are proud to be, allowing with West Valley Hospital, sponsors of the Heart & Sole 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, February 20 in Goodyear. Heart & Sole takes place at the Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way. All participants will receive a t-shirt, ribbon, goodies and refreshments. The Ballpark will have music, vendor booths and food concessions.

Get your tickets for 1/2 off at Hilgers Pediatric Dentistry or Hilgers Orthodontics! (Checks only please!) For more information on the Heart & Sole 5K, please give us a call or visit Goodyear's official website.

Let's help fight childhood obesity and diabetes!

Ask Hilgers Pediatric Dentistry: When is thumb-sucking a cause for worry?

Lots of you have asked us about whether it’s healthy for children to suck thumbs (or, less frequently, fingers). If you’ve got a thumb-sucker in the house, you are not alone. Research tells us that between 75% and 95% of infants suck their thumbs.

So, is this anything to worry about?

In most cases, no, says Dr. Kelly. Sucking is a natural reflex for an infant, and can provide security and contentment as well as relaxation for your little one. It’s a habit that most children grow out of between the ages of 2 and 4.

However, if your child keeps sucking after he’s gotten his permanent teeth, it’s time to take a closer look. If your child sucks his thumb aggressively, putting pressure on the inside of his mouth or his teeth, it could cause problems with tooth alignment and proper mouth growth. If you’re worried, give us a call and Dr. Kelly will help assess the situation, and provide tips for how to help your child break the habit.

Choosing the Right Dentist, Part Two: Why Hilgers Pediatric Dentistry Simply Works

A complete experience...

Dr. Kelly and her staff at Hilgers Pediatric Dentistry are warm and friendly, and take pleasure in explaining to parents their child's treatment will be kid-friendly. We focus on educating patients on preventive care and are sure to develop a good relationship with the patient. If the child ever needs treatment, there is a level of trust developed that makes the experience more comfortable.

Further, Dr. Kelly's husband is an orthodontist, and together we make sure our patients' growth and development is monitored and minor issues are corrected before they become major problems.

For more reasons on why Dr. Kelly and her team are the right fit for your children's dental needs, please visit our "About Us" page or give us a call!