Kids Denstistry

Our Philosophy

Our main goal when treating kids is to create a positive experience for your child. We want your child to grow up enjoying the dentist and not having any fears associated with dental visits. Children are not just small adults. They are not always able to be patient and cooperative during a dental exam, so we take an individualized approach when treating your child. We go at the pace your child allows. We always recommend having the child's first visit to our office actually not be a dental visit at all. What has worked the best for children is to have them come with mom or dad and just watch them get a cleaning. From this point is where the individualized care comes into play. We will only do what the child allows us to do. Some children lets us do the cleaning and exam the first visit, some take a few visits. We usually recommend kids coming after they get most of their teeth or around 3 years old.

What Types of Treatments Do Pediatric Dentists Provide?

• Infant oral health exams, preventive dental care including cleaning and fluoride treatments
• Interpret x-rays and other diagnostic tests
• Monitor growth and development of the teeth and jaws
• Habit counseling (for example, pacifier use and thumb sucking)
• Early assessment for straightening teeth and correcting an improper bite (orthodontics)
• Repair of tooth cavities or defects
• Extractions and space maintenance when needed
• Care for dental injuries and provide emergency care (for example, fractured, displaced, or knocked-out teeth)