Pediatric Ear Piercing Services in Jacksonville, FL
What Can Make Ear Piercing Less Painful for My Child?
Most parents bringing their children to get their ears pierced are worried about the pain their children can experience. The numbing cream that is applied before the visit can help reduce some of the pain for your child. This cream is a topical anesthetic that is applied to the earlobes and helps numb the earlobes to diminish pain. Applying ice on the earlobes within 30 minutes of your visit can also help dull some of the pain.
Safest Earrings
Anytime you are piercing the skin of a younger child, there is always the risk of infection or reaction. At Carithers, we use medical-grade titanium studs for your child. These earrings are the best choice due to their non-allergenic properties. Many earrings contain nickel which can cause an allergic reaction. Medical grade titanium is 99 % nickel-free. Our titanium studs have also been sterilized to help prevent bacterial infections. The cost for ear piercings and earrings is $100.
Caring for Ears after the Piercing
After your child has had their ears pierced, proper care is very important in warding off infection. As young children are growing, their immune system is still developing and any open cut can present vulnerability to a child’s immune system. At your visit, we will go over any post-piercing care that will help prevent infection and promote healing. Swelling, drainage, redness, pain, itching, and tenderness can be symptoms of infection or allergic reaction in your child’s ears. Contact us if these symptoms are noticed so we can determine the cause of the condition and how to address it.
Carithers Cares for Your Child
We realize that your child’s health is your first priority. At Carithers, we make that our priority as well. We are dedicated to providing quality medical piercing services for your child. For more information, contact us at our two Jacksonville, FL office locations.
Patient Feedback
“The best doctors offices (we have gone to both locations multiple times) in the world if you as me! I have never had a bad experience! Each appointment with any doctor we see in the group is great! I’m not sure how they pick their providers but they do an amazing job! We have been with them my 5 year old was born and always have great appointments! They love my babies and make them feel comfortable and relaxed as if they see them everyday! In today’s world everyone needs a doctors them.”
“been amazing with my son and great with me, I get nervous with doctors more so when it comes to my kid and they are great at calming my fears.”
“I have went through a few different pediatricians with my daughter and Carithers by far has exceeded my expectations. Every concern has been quickly acknowledged. If I have any questions they are answered appropriately and they never make me feel silly for asking.”
“I have been using Carithers for 5 years. I have always been happy with the office, nurses and
doctors. My last visit was flu shots for my 2 year old and 5 year old. The nurses exceeded my
expectations!! They were amazing with my boys. They took their time and calmed my boys
before giving the shots. They were so great!!The front office staff is always friendly, sweet and
accommodating. We always feel welcomed, which is important to me and my family. The office
is clean and the location is safe. ”
“My toddler twins love the doctors and staff at both Carithers locations!!!”
“I was looking for a better pediatrician for my 17-month-old and newborn. A friend referred me
to Carithers after raving about them. I have to say that they were worth the rave. I love how
professional and friendly everyone is. They have a very efficient system. The doctors do not rush
you and they make you feel like no question is the wrong question. The office and every room are
clean and tidy. I am so glad that I switched my children over to Carithers.”
“Always a wonderful experience with the very personable doctors and nurses!!”
“Overall, our experience with Carithers has been very good. Both my husband and I were patients
at this practice as children and we are glad our children have the opportunity to receive the
same wonderful care that we did. We have seen a wide range of Dr. S at the practice and would
feel good about many being our children’s primary physician.”
“I was a patient of Carithers Pediatrics in the 1970s, and my three kids will age-out of the practice
too! Terrific doctors, well-run practice. The doctors are experts and “present” – we aren’t
numbers …and holy cow do they listen. After I explained an ongoing medical problem to the
doctor, I heard her repeat the issue to another doctor – thoroughly and concisely … she had
absorbed it all. They always call back in a timely fashion, no insurance problems … we are 100%
thrilled with the medical care and office-care we receive. Thanks all!”
