Pediatric Dentistry
Most people are born with two sets of teeth. They have their primary (baby) teeth,
and their permanent (adult) teeth. Baby teeth serve three important roles:
Helping children chew properly to maintain good nutrition.
Involvement in speech development.
Helping save space
for permanent teeth.
Most people are born with two sets of teeth. They have their primary (baby) teeth, and their permanent (adult) teeth. Baby teeth serve three important roles:
Helping children chew properly to maintain good nutrition.
Involvement in speech development.
Helping save space
for permanent teeth.
Infant/Toddler Exam
Recommendation:
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that a child go to the dentist by age 1 or within six months after the first tooth erupts. Primary (baby) teeth typically begin growing in around 6 months of age.
Children exams and cleanings include:
Cavities detection, developmental assessment, tooth alignment/pre-orthodontic screening, education, cleaning, fluoride treatment for prevention.
These appointments accomplish three things:
Early detection of disease and risk assessment, education on dental health for parent/caregiver, create familiarity with dental visits.
Infant/Toddler Exam
Recommendation:
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that a child go to the dentist by age 1 or within six months after the first tooth erupts. Primary (baby) teeth typically begin growing in around 6 months of age.
Children exams and cleanings include:
Cavities detection, developmental assessment, tooth alignment/pre-orthodontic screening, education, cleaning, fluoride treatment for prevention.
These appointments accomplish three things:
Early detection of disease and risk assessment, education on dental health for parent/caregiver, create familiarity with dental visits.
Non-Invasive Treatment
All children reach developmental milestones at different points in time. Every child is unique; therefore, we try to cater our treatment to your child, based on where they are in their stage of developmental. All three-year olds and six-year olds are not the same. We want to meet your child where they are today. Sometimes when young children aren’t able to cope with long dental appointments, we can do certain treatments that are quick and easy and that will get them by until they mature and can handle longer dental appointments. Some of these treatments are explained below. None of the treatments explained require the use of anesthetic (the numbing shot).
Non-Invasive Treatment
All children reach developmental milestones at different points in time. Every child is unique; therefore, we try to cater our treatment to your child, based on where they are in their stage of developmental. All three-year olds and six-year olds are not the same. We want to meet your child where they are today. Sometimes when young children aren’t able to cope with long dental appointments, we can do certain treatments that are quick and easy and that will get them by until they mature and can handle longer dental appointments. Some of these treatments are explained below. None of the treatments explained require the use of anesthetic (the numbing shot).