Children’s Dentistry
Dentistry for Children
A WELCOMING DENTAL HOME FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
At Dentistry for Children, we provide a dental home where every family member feels welcomed and cared for. Our practice is dedicated to meeting the needs of each patient with a friendly smile and a team approach. We’ll ensure your child’s comfort from the moment you step into our warm and welcoming office.
We deliver high-quality dental services with strong focuses on prevention and pediatric dentistry. Our bilingual team is well versed in pediatric and adolescent growth and development, disease causality, and child psychology and management, ensuring a positive dental experience for every child. We also specialize in caring for children with special needs, including those with cerebral palsy and autism. Building positive relationships with our littlest patients and their families is what we do best.
As pediatric dental specialists, we use digital X-rays for the most comfortable process and the lowest possible radiation exposure.
Preventive Care
BUILDING HEALTHY HABITS EARLY
Preventive care is crucial for kids so they can maintain good oral health. Our preventive services include professional dental cleanings, fluoride varnish applications, and dental sealants to protect against cavities. Our team provides valuable guidance on at-home hygiene routines to help children develop healthy habits early on. By instilling good oral hygiene practices from a young age, we can help prevent many dental problems altogether.
We start seeing children at age 1. Keeping baby teeth healthy is essential for proper chewing, speech development, and space maintenance for permanent teeth. That’s why it’s important to start bringing your child in for regular checkups and preventive treatments once they have their first birthday.
Prevent Cavities With These Treatments
EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS FOR COMMON DENTAL ISSUES
Our preventive treatments address various dental issues to ensure your child’s teeth are as healthy as possible. These include fluoride varnish and dental sealants. We tailor each treatment to the specific needs of each child and make sure that every dental experience is positive.
Our Children’s Dentistry Services:
IDENTIFY PROBLEMS
BEFORE THEY ESCALATE
PROTECT YOUNG TEETH
BUILD HEALTHY HABITS
Composite Fillings
CHILD-FRIENDLY RESTORATIONS
Composite fillings are tooth-colored restorations that are a natural looking solution for small cavities. Unlike traditional silver fillings, these are made of composite resin, which blends in perfectly with the surrounding teeth. Once your child’s dentist removes all decay, they simply replace that tooth structure by bonding the composite in place.
Composite fillings can also be an alternative to fix cosmetic issues like chipped, cracked or discolored teeth. At Dentistry for Children, we use the latest techniques to repair your child’s teeth while keeping them calm and comfortable.
Dental Crowns
TO RESTORE DAMAGED TEETH
To fix extensive decay or damage, your child’s tooth may need a dental crown. At Dentistry for Children, we offer stainless steel crowns and tooth-colored composite resin crowns, which look more natural. Both options are extremely durable and help preserve the remaining tooth structure. This reinforces the tooth so that it can withstand normal chewing pressure and allows your child to enjoy normal oral function again.
Tooth Extractions
REMOVING TEETH GENTLY
We understand that the idea of removing a tooth can seem daunting to young patients. But there is nothing to fear. Our team has extensive experience in pediatric extractions and will make sure your child stays comfortable throughout their appointment. We’ll also provide you with detailed aftercare instructions so they can recover as quickly as possible.
Sedation Options
FOR ANXIETY MANAGEMENT AND MAXIMUM COMFORT
We understand that childhood dental experiences influence a child’s attitude toward dental care for life. We prioritize patient comfort and have nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation available to help children feel at ease during their dental treatments. Sedation options can be particularly useful for young patients who experience dental-related anxiety or need complex treatments.
Sports Mouth Guards
PROTECTING YOUNG ATHLETES’ SMILES
We offer custom-made sports mouth guards to safeguard kids’ smiles during sports and activities. Our team uses digital impression technology to get an accurate picture of your child’s mouth, teeth, and jaw so their guard fits perfectly. These mouth guards cushion the teeth to significantly reduce the risk of serious dental injury. So your child can play with confidence, and you’ll have peace of mind you’re doing everything you can do to keep them safe.
Frenectomies
IMPROVING FUNCTION AND COMFORT
Our team is highly experienced in performing gentle frenectomies to release tongue-ties and lip-ties, which can affect feeding and speech development. Treatment is quick and easy thanks to modern dental laser technology, making it a stress-free experience for kids. The laser also minimizes bleeding and encourages faster tissue healing.
Pediatric Partial Dentures
SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD’S DENTAL DEVELOPMENT
In cases where a child does lose a baby tooth prematurely, pediatric partial dentures can fill the gap and support dental development. These dentures help hold space for the permanent teeth and ensure that proper chewing and speech development can occur. They are custom made to fit comfortably and blend with your child’s natural teeth, providing both functional and aesthetic benefits.
Special Needs Dental Care
ACCESSIBLE DENTAL CARE
Our team understands the unique needs and challenges faced by children with special needs. That’s why we always tailor our approach according to each child’s comfort level and their specific requirements to ensure they always receive the best possible care at our practice. We are truly committed to your child’s oral health and do everything we can to make dental visits accessible, engaging, and stress-free.
Afford your care - even those unexpected dental procedures!
Whether you have insurance or not, at Dentistry for Children, we offer a range of payment methods to help families afford their dental care.
We accept cash, major credit cards, and checks.
We also accept CareCredit, which offers flexible monthly payments, with zero interest for six or 12 months.
If you have dental insurance, our team can help you navigate your insurance benefits so you can determine your out-of-pocket costs and deductibles.