Exams and cleanings are usually
performed every 6 months to ensure
proper maintenance and prevention.
Sometimes, a child needs a cleaning
every 3 months because they are at
higher risk of getting
cavities.
Fluoride is placed at the cleaning visits
and is placed more frequently if needed
due to high caries risk. Fluoride
prevents cavities from forming. We also
now offer Silver Diamine Fluoride which
can help keep a cavity from growing and
delay the need for a filling.
We follow the American Academy of
Pediatric Dentistry guidelines for
taking dental x-rays. Dental x-rays
will be taken as needed during
routine cleaning appointments to
check for cavities in between teeth,
survey erupting teeth, evaluate
dental trauma. We only use 100% digital
equipment that uses 90% less
radiation than older units.
Sealants are used to prevent
cavities in permanent premolars and
molars. Dental sealants prevent
caries by acting as a barrier by
covering the grooves in teeth.
Sealants are an effective and easy
way to help prevent tooth
decay.
Fillings are done to replace tooth
structure that has been removed due
to cavities or for teeth that may
need to be restored due to trauma.
The materials we use are durable and
safe.Fillings can be a tooth colored
plastic material or a silver colored
metal material. Your dentist can let
you know which material is best for
your child's specific needs.
Tooth colored crowns which are
placed on the front of the teeth
provide the best esthetics and wear.
A Stainless Steel Crown or White
Zirconia Crown may be recommended
for your child after a baby root
canal is performed or if there is
extensive damage to a back baby
tooth from cavities or trauma. They
are recommended when a traditional
filling is not considered strong
enough or if the child is young and
the baby molar is not expected to
fall out for a long period of
time.
Our Pediatric Dentists and other
Specialists have the experience and
understanding to treat each
patient's dental needs in a fun,
relaxing environment. We treat
patients with a wide spectrum of
special needs such as autism,
varying syndromes and other
developmental needs with patience
and compassion.
We are always available for dental
emergencies ranging from trauma to
dental pain and infections.
We offer a variety of behavior
management techniques for your
child's specific needs. Our goal is
to treat your child in the safest,
least invasive manner possible and
keep them as comfortable as
possible. We offer nitrous
oxide/oxygen sedation also known as
'Laughing Gas'. Sometimes due to
anxiety or in a young child, a
deeper sedation is necessary. In
those instances, we offer treatment
under general anesthesia. The
treatment is completed efficiently
and in one treatment session instead
of multiple sessions.
