Pediatric Dentistry

Kids are at high risk for developing tooth decay. The main reason is that they don't practice good oral hygiene habits, like brushing and flossing regularly. 

Our doctors and hygienists will discuss tips and tricks with your child that makes brushing enjoyable. We recommend making a dental cleaning appointment every six months for your child. 

While we aim to avoid dental problems, there might be some times when intervention is needed. We offer various restorative dentistry services that correct issues. These services can include:

• Fillings 
• Crowns
• Extractions 
• Root canals
• Bridges

Our professional practice uses advanced dental technology to screen your child's teeth. Our goal is to reduce how much radiation your child is exposed to. Some of the benefits of our digital x-rays include:

• Immediate viewing of imaging
• Comfortable 
• Eliminates the use of harmful chemicals
• The doctor can enlarge the x-rays to look for problems

Our digital x-rays are used for a variety of reasons. We use them to look for:

• Impacted wisdom teeth 
• Tooth infection 
• If their baby teeth are coming out correctly 
• Cavities 
• If there's enough room for adult teeth 

Unfortunately, dental emergencies happen when you least expect them to. We offer pediatric emergency services for our patients and their families. Some of the common pediatric dental emergencies we deal with include:

• Bitton tongue or lip
• Fractured, chipped, or broken tooth
• Object stuck between teeth
• Loose tooth
• Knocked-out tooth
• Toothache
• Infection 

There are ways you can prevent pediatric emergencies from occurring. Don't let your kid chew on hard foods like popcorn kernels and ice. Have them wear a mouthguard if they play contact sports. 

Rinsing with fluoride can keep your teeth strong and healthy. It works to prevent tooth decay and cavities by coating your teeth, preventing plaque from accumulating on their surface. 

We offer two varieties of fluoride:

• Topical: Delivered via mouthwash and toothpaste
• Systemic: Ingested through your tap water 

It takes us just a few minutes during your child's dentist visit to apply fluoride. 

Depending on your child's smile, we might recommend a fluoride treatment every three, six, or 12 months. 

The sealants we apply provide your child's teeth with additional protection to prevent cavities and decay. A sealant is a plastic resin that bonds to the tooth. It hardens into the deep grooves on the tooth, making them less susceptible to plaque accumulation. 

We usually apply sealants to a child's tooth after the adult tooth has erupted. 

Thumb sucking can be a source of comfort for many children. While thumb sucking in general isn't a cause for concern, it could affect their oral health. 

If your child gently sucks on their thumb it won't cause as much damage to their teeth. If their thumb sucking is aggressive, putting a lot of pressure on their teeth, they might encounter issues with their mouth growth and tooth alignment. 

Our staff can assess your child's thumb sucking and determine if it's affecting their oral health. 

There are various benefits to getting orthodontic treatment for your child at a younger age. It's much easier to expand their palate and make room for their adult teeth before they reach their teenage years.

We'll assess your child's teeth and bite, determining if early orthodontic treatment is right for them. Our team will create a tailored treatment plan based on your child's needs and goals.