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: Your Child’s Oral Exam  A comprehensive oral exam is an important part of a …

Dentistry for children is different than dentistry for adults. Kids need to feel safe and happy at the dentist, but they also need some understanding of what’s happening. They should be comfortable and pain-free during their visits which is why we are the top choice when it comes to kids dental care!  No matter if …

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, …

Pediatric Dentist Baby Teeth Extractions  There are times when baby teeth need extraction. Most people know that baby teeth are naturally shed starting at age 6 for most children. But sometimes your pediatric dentist must extract them for a number of reasons such as: Tooth Decay When your child’s baby teeth are badly decayed, your …

Your child can suddenly receive a dental injury from a fall or any other reason. That’s why you need the contact information of an emergency pediatric dentist near you. There are different types of emergencies that your dentist can treat. Here are some of them: Bitten lip, tongue, or cheek Your child can bite their …

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 …

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 …

Oral sedation is not a painkiller. The dentist will still inject painkiller medication to numb the gums near the procedure area to keep it pain-free. Oral sedation is great for children (and adults) who experience a lot of fear and anxiety at the dentist’s office. Oral sedation comes in liquid or pill form. The medication …

Here are a few problems that emergency dentists can help with:will need emergency dental care to reverse the symptoms before the nerve dies. Excessive tooth pain If your mouth is hurting for an extended period of time, it could be a sign that something is wrong with your gums, teeth, or jaw. If the pain …

Visiting a pediatric dentist is necessary for the continued oral health of your children as they grow. Studies show that taking your child to a pediatric dentist from an early age offers many benefits that translate to reduced costs of dental care over their lifetime. Other reasons to visit a pediatric dentist include: Children tend …