One way to decide whether tooth-colored fillings are the right choice for you is to consult with our pediatric dentist. Undergoing a consultation will help determine which type of treatment is best given your current condition, location of teeth involved and size of area that needs restoring and biting force placed on teeth. This ensures …

Healthy baby teeth will lead to healthy permanent teeth and a lasting, beautiful smile. Baby teeth influence the way your child speaks and eats. By bringing your child to the dentist at an early age, they can build a trusting relationship with them that lasts for their entire life. If you notice any missing or …

The initial dental visit is a crucial step in maintaining your child’s oral health. It allows our experienced pediatric dentists to assess your child’s dental development, detect any potential issues early on, and provide guidance on proper oral hygiene habits. Our goal is to ensure your child’s teeth and gums are healthy and set a …

Kid’s can feel afraid when they are facing a dental procedure. Fortunately, oral sedation can help. Oral sedation is a medication given by a dentist to make children calm during dental procedures such as extractions, root canals, and fillings. Oral sedation is a mild sedative that will make children feel very relaxed and a little …

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, …