Pediatric Dentistry
Pediatric dentistry focuses exclusively on the oral health of infants through young adults, including those with special healthcare needs. The specialty requires at least two years of post-dental school training in order to best understand the development and unique needs of all children and adolescents. Our board-certified pediatric dentists work to create a welcoming environment in which children can enjoy comfortable and happy dental experiences.
Pediatric dentistry encompasses all aspects of a patient's oral health from the time the first tooth erupts until adulthood. Three key areas include:
Dental Treatment
- Tooth-Colored Fillings
- Extractions
- Space Maintainers
- Dental Trauma Management
- Teeth Whitening and ICON White Spot Treatment
- Nitrous Oxide Anxiolysis
- Hospital-based/Sedation Dentistry
- 24-hour Emergency Care
Prevention
- Early Detection - First Dental Visit around Age 1
- Routine Cleanings and Dental Exams
- Fluoride Treatments
- Digital Radiographic Examination When Necessary
- Sealants
- Silver Diamine Fluoride - a "new' cavity arresting solution!
- Custom Athletic Mouthguards
Education
- Brushing and Flossing Techniques and the use of Fluoride
- Importance of Balanced Diet and Nutrition
- Behavior Management and habits (thumb sucking, pacifiers, etc.)
- Teething, Grinding, Crowding and other Common Problems.