Pediatric Dentistry

Gentle Care for Growing Smiles

Our pediatric dentistry combines gentle care, early prevention, and age-appropriate education to ensure your child’s smile grows strong, healthy, and confident—one visit at a time.

Child Dental Exam and Cleaning

Building Healthy Smiles from the Start

Regular dental exams and cleanings are the cornerstone of your child’s oral health. These preventive visits ensure proper development, catch issues early, and teach lifelong healthy habits.

What to Expect During the Appointment

1. Comprehensive Dental Exam

  • Medical & Dental History Review: We discuss your child’s overall health, medications, and previous dental experiences.
  • Teeth & Gum Evaluation: Checking for cavities, plaque, tartar buildup, and gum health.
  • Developmental Assessment: Monitoring how baby and permanent teeth erupt and align; evaluating jaw growth.
  • X-rays (As Needed): Gentle, low-dose images to reveal hidden cavities or developmental concerns.

2. Professional Cleaning

  • Plaque & Tartar Removal: Specialized instruments remove buildup from hard-to-reach spots.
  • Polishing: A kid-friendly flavored paste and rotating brush brighten teeth and remove surface stains.
  • Flossing: Ensures thorough cleaning between every tooth.
  • Fluoride Treatment (Optional): A protective varnish or gel strengthens enamel and helps prevent cavities.

3. Education & Guidance

  • Oral Hygiene Coaching: Fun, age-appropriate tips on brushing, flossing, and healthy snacking.

Why Early Visits Matter

Start Your Child’s Smile Journey Today!

Schedule their first dental exam and cleaning to build healthy habits and a lifetime of confident smiles.

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Sealants and Fluoride Treatments

Dental Sealants

What They Do:

Sealants are a thin, protective coating applied to the chewing surfaces of back teeth (molars and premolars) to block out food particles and bacteria.

Ideal For:

  • Children as soon as permanent molars erupt
  • Adults without existing fillings or decay in those teeth

Procedure:

  • 1. Clean & Dry: Teeth are professionally cleaned and isolated.
  • 2. Etch: A mild acid solution roughens enamel for better sealant bonding.
  • 3. Apply & Cure: Sealant resin is painted into grooves and hardened with a special light.

Longevity:

Lasts several years with proper brushing and flossing; checked at every dental visit.

Fluoride Treatments

What They Do:

Fluoride treatments strengthen enamel, making teeth more resistant to acid attacks and decay.

Ideal For:

  • Children and adults at moderate to high risk of cavities
  • Anyone seeking extra protection beyond daily brushing

Procedure:

  • 1. Clean: Remove plaque and debris.
  • 2. Apply Fluoride: Gel, foam, or varnish is painted on or held in a tray against teeth for a few minutes.
  • 3. Set: Patients avoid eating or drinking for 30 minutes to maximize uptake.

Frequency:

Typically every 6 months or as recommended.

Why They Work Best Together:

  • Sealants protect hard-to-clean pits and fissures from decay.
  • Fluoride enhances overall enamel resistance across all tooth surfaces.

Together, they form a comprehensive strategy for long-term cavity prevention.

Protect Your Smile with Sealants & Fluoride!

Help prevent cavities before they start—schedule your child’s or your appointment today for expert sealant and fluoride treatments.

Call Now to Safeguard Your Teeth for Years to Come!

Pediatric Fillings and Crowns

Restoring Smiles, Protecting Teeth

When decay or damage strikes young teeth, prompt treatment with fillings or crowns preserves oral health and guides proper development until adult teeth arrive

Pediatric Fillings

What They Are:

Fillings repair small-to-moderate cavities or minor chips in baby teeth, restoring form and function.

When They’re Needed:

  • Small to medium cavities
  • Minor cracks or chips

Materials:

  • Composite Resin (Tooth-Colored): Aesthetic choice, bonds directly to tooth
  • Amalgam (Silver-Colored): Durable and cost-effective

Procedure:

  • Assessment: X-rays or exam to locate decay
  • Anesthesia: Local numbing for comfort
  • Preparation: Removal of decayed tissue
  • Placement: Filling material applied, shaped, and cured with light

Aftercare:

  • Encourage twice-daily brushing and flossing
  • Avoid sticky or hard foods for a few hours

Pediatric Crowns

What They Are:

Crowns cap a severely damaged or decayed baby tooth, restoring its shape, strength, and appearance until it naturally falls out.

When They’re Needed:

  • Extensive decay
  • Cracked or broken teeth
  • After a pulpotomy (“baby root canal”)
  • Teeth with developmental defects

Types of Pediatric Crowns:

  • Stainless Steel Crowns (SSCs):Durable, quick to place, and affordable
  • Tooth-Colored Crowns:Composite or ceramic, ideal for front teeth

Procedure:

1. Preparation:

  • Decay removal and tooth reshaping
  • Pulpotomy if needed

2. Fitting & Cementation:

  • Crown is selected or custom-fabricated
  • Cemented securely over the prepared tooth

Benefits:

  • Protects against further decay or fracture
  • Restores chewing function and appearance
  • Maintains space for the future permanent tooth

Why Dental Care for Baby Teeth Matters
Even though baby teeth eventually fall out, keeping them healthy is critical for:

  • Proper chewing and nutrition
  • Clear speech development
  • Guiding permanent teeth into correct positions
  • Building positive dental habits for life

Restore, Protect, and Smile Brighter!

Don’t let cavities steal your child’s smile—our gentle pediatric fillings and crowns preserve health and confidence.

Book an appointment today and give their smile the care it deserves!

FAQ’s

  1. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a first dental check-up by your child’s first birthday or within 6 months of the first tooth erupting—whichever comes first.

  2. Children should have a dental check-up every 6 months, or as recommended by your pediatric dentist, to monitor growth and prevent dental problems.

  3. Yes! Professional cleanings are gentle, safe, and essential for removing plaque, preventing cavities, and encouraging good hygiene habits early on.

  4. Fluoride treatments strengthen tooth enamel and help prevent decay. They are completely safe when applied professionally in recommended doses for children.

  5. Sealants are most commonly used on permanent molars, but in some cases, they can be applied to baby teeth if they have deep grooves at high risk of decay. They’re a simple and effective way to prevent cavities.

  6. Untreated cavities can cause pain, infection, and difficulty eating or speaking. Treating cavities early with a filling or crown prevents complications and ensures proper development until the tooth naturally falls out.

  7. Yes! Composite (tooth-colored) fillings are biocompatible, safe, and aesthetically pleasing, especially for visible teeth. They're also durable when cared for properly.

  8. A pediatric crown is a cap placed over a baby tooth that’s severely decayed or damaged. It’s recommended when a simple filling isn’t enough to restore the tooth’s structure and function.

  9. No, treatments are performed under local anesthesia to ensure your child is comfortable and pain-free. We also use kid-friendly techniques to ease anxiety.

  10. Encourage twice-daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste, daily flossing, healthy eating, and regular dental visits. We also provide fun, age-appropriate tips during appointments to build great habits.