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Prevention
According to American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, all children should see a dentist and establish a dental home no later than 12 months of age. A dental home is an ongoing relationship between the dentist and patient where dental care is delivered in a comprehensive, continuously accessible, coordinate, and family-centered way.
Anticipatory guidance and preventative dental care are important throughout life, especially at a young age.
Exam and Cleanings
Regular check up and cleanings should be scheduled with your dentist every 6 months. Digital x-rays, if necessary, may also be taken during the visit. Dental x-rays may be necessary to diagnose and monitor oral disease, evaluate dental alveolar trauma, as well as monitor dentofacial development and the progress of therapy.
Fluoride
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry affirms that the use of fluoride as an adjunct in the prevention of decay is safe and effective.
Fluoride varnish is typically placed at the end of the cleaning appointment for prevention.
Please let us know if you would like to skip fluoride treatment.
Sealant
Sealant has been used for nearly 5 decades and has demonstrated its effectiveness in preventing decay on the chewing surfaces.
Sealants are typically placed on the chewing surfaces of 1st adult molars and 2nd adult molars.
BPA- free sealant products are available.
Minimally invasive decay management
Several techniques may be used to restore, arrest or prevent the progression of decay if a traditional approach is not possible.
Fluoride varnish can be applied every 3 months to delay the progression of cavities.
Silver diamine fluoride may be used to arrest cavities or delay the progression of cavities.
Conservative removal of cavities can be done, sometimes without numbing, and followed by dental restorations.
Dental Treatment
Dental Fillings
We only use tooth colored material at our practice.
BPA- free products are available.
Dental Crowns
We offer stainless steel crowns which are easy for children to adapt to.
We also offer esthetic white crowns.
Nerve Treatment
Nerve treatment may be needed when decay has become advanced enough. Without nerve treatment, children can experience pain, infection, or the loss of a tooth before adult teeth are ready to come in.
Removal of Teeth
Sometimes removal of teeth are necessary to prevent infection, pain, or abnormal eruption of adult teeth.
We also offer simple removal of permanent teeth for the purpose of orthodontics.
Space Maintainer
When a child’s baby teeth are lost prematurely, a space holder may be necessary to maintain the space for the adult teeth.
Sedation
Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous oxide is a light analgesic/anxiolytic agent to relax your child during his/her treatment.
Oral Sedation
A conscious sedation that is completed in our office.
Prior to dental treatment, your child will drink a liquid medicine. He/she may become relaxed and drowsy.
Vital signs are monitored throughout the entire appointment.
Deep Sedation
If a child requires a deeper sedation, an anesthesiologist will be present in the office to administer the anesthesia. A nurse will also accompany the anesthesiologist to monitor and ensure the safety of your child.
We are here to support you and your decision for your child’s dental care
Same- Day treatment
We offer same day treatment if schedule allows