Pediatric Dentistry Services
Learning & Growing Together
Establishing an oral hygiene routine for your baby starts from day one. After feeding, gently wipe their gums with a warm, wet cloth. Once their first tooth emerges, it’s time for their first dental visit! Early dental visits help your little one feel comfortable while allowing us to monitor their growth and development. With regular exams and gentle cleanings twice a year—just like you—they’ll be on track for a lifetime of healthy smiles.
Did you know…
- Tooth decay (dental caries) is the most common childhood disease.
- Untreated dental problems in baby teeth lead to dental problems in adult teeth, as well as decreased general health and wellness.
- 51 million school hours are lost each year due to a dental related illness.
We are happy to provide you with the tools, the knowledge, and the support to give your little one a head start to a healthy smile for life.
Preventive Measures
Pediatric dentistry is all about prevention! Then again, kids are just more prone to tooth decay than adults, so we’ve got our work cut out for us! But a healthy, decay-free smile is possible for your little one with a diligent oral hygiene routine, regular teeth cleanings and exams, and a few simple preventive measures, including fluoride and dental sealants.
More about dental sealants
- Dental sealants are made of a safe dental plastic that’s painted over the surface of molars.
- Kids should receive sealants on permanent molars as soon as they come in.
- By filling in the pits and grooves where cavities commonly form, sealants can prevent up to 80% of cavities in back teeth.
Because of sugar and acidity, tiny teeth are under attack 24/7. Fluoride helps remineralize enamel and dental sealants help keep the bad bugs out!
Restoring Tiny Teeth
We definitely do our best to provide thorough education, cleanings and exams, and preventive measures to help your mini-me keep their smile healthy. However, kids are more susceptible to tooth decay than adults, so cavities are pretty common, and while tooth decay is serious, a cavity or two should be no cause for concern—as long as we catch them early!
Restorative materials you can trust
- Our tooth-colored fillings are BPA-free.
- We offer both porcelain and zirconia crowns.
- Our restorations are strong and durable, built to last.
We provide durable and natural-looking tooth-colored fillings and crowns to restore both baby teeth and new permanent teeth.
Treating Oral Infections
When tooth decay is left untreated, it will only get worse, penetrating deeper into their precious teeth. Eventually it will reach the inner chamber, or even the root of the tooth, causing an infection. If your little one is showing signs of a toothache or infection, you should bring them in right away so we can treat the problem and get them out of pain. We hate to see kids hurting, but we love making them feel better!
Benefits of pulp therapy
- Get your little one out of pain as soon as possible.
- Remove the infection before it spreads.
- Prevent the need for an extraction.
Pediatric root canals are also referred to as pulp therapy, as well as pulpectomies or pulpotomies. Potato, potato, right?
Does your little one have a toothache?
We can assess the situation and determine if they have an infected tooth, and take appropriate measures to get them out of pain and treat the problem. Get in touch with us today to schedule!