Dental anxiety can be mild or severe. A mild case is easier to handlebut a severe case requires patience and commitment from the parent anddentist. Look out for signs of dental anxiety and inform your dentistabout the phobia. Restlessness as the appointment dayapproaches. Your child will be uneasy. They’ll ask you about the appointmentseveral times. …

Extracting baby teeth is a fairly simple procedure. Your dentist will take X-ray images of the root and surrounding areato predict the risk of complications. If there is no complication, local anesthesia is injected to numb thearea before the extraction. Some cases require sedation but your dentist will determine this. Forceps or other surgical tools …

Pediatric dentists also treat problems such as malocclusion (bad bite) and bruxism (grinding teeth). Pediatric dentists may recommend space maintainers for baby teeth that are lost prematurely and could cause a bad bite. A pediatric dentist can create a customized night guard that will protect teeth if a child is grinding them while sleeping. If …

Composite Fillings – White Tooth Fillings for Kids  Composite fillings are tooth colored and closely match the color of our teeth. They are also used on molars or other chewing surfaces, as long as they’re relatively small. Silver fillings may be recommended in larger areas, but composite can work to restore teeth that have been …

For a good dental health, experts recommend taking your child to see the dentist as soon as their first tooth erupts (or when he or she is about 12 months old). At this time, the dentist can give you information on: The Importance of Child Dental CareHealthy baby teeth will lead to healthy permanent teeth …

Kids go through a lot of amazing stages as they grow. Pediatric dentistry specializes in dental care for kids’ teeth, gums, and mouths throughout the various stages of childhood: growing and losing baby teeth, permanent teeth coming in during grade school, and the teen years. Pediatric dentists provide oral health exams, teeth cleaning, fluoride treatments, …

Composite, or tooth colored fillings, match the color and physical appearance of our natural teeth closely and are preferred by most dentists for restorations made in aesthetic areas. They are also used successfully on molars or other chewing surfaces, as long as the fillings are relatively small. For larger fillings, or those that go in …

Comprehensive Oral Exam One of the most important aspects of a child’s routine health is oral hygiene. A comprehensive oral exam will assess its needs and whether any treatment is necessary. As dentists, we make sure that brushing and flossing are fun for children to learn on their own by teaching them good habits at …

Dental Care for kids has seen a lot of advancements with filling materials. Gone are the days when silver amalgams were your only choice.  Tooth Colored Fillings for Kids  Composite fillings match the color and physical appearance of natural teeth closely. It is a preferred option for most dentists when restoring teeth in an aesthetic …

When to Start Visiting a Pediatric Dentist When should children start visiting the dentist? That’s a common question for many parents. According to the American Dental Association, your child should see a dentist as soon as the first tooth comes in or once they turn one. There are three key ages at which a dental …