Pediatric Dentistry
Preventive dental services
Our goal is to prevent early tooth decay and common dental problems by taking a proactive approach. We can prevent future cavities, oral health injuries, or misaligned teeth in the future.
Professional teeth cleaning for kids.
These cleanings are important for cavity prevention, gum disease prevention, and general oral and overall health.
Fluoride treatment for kids.
Fluoride incorporates into the tooth surface and makes the tooth stronger and more resistant to decay.
Dental sealants for kids.
A protective coating on the chewing surface of teeth to prevent cavities.
Space maintainers for kids.
Early loss of a baby tooth can cause alignment issues, crowding, and crooked teeth in the future. A space maintainer prevents neighboring teeth from shifting into the space from the missing tooth. It maintains space for future adult teeth to erupt.
Mouthguards for kids.
Customized mouthguards to prevent oral injuries from sports. Also, it helps kids to protect their teeth from bruxism or teeth grinding at night.
Emergency
An emergency can arise unexpectedly from a fall or other sudden injury. Or it can be caused by tooth decay or infection.
Infected baby tooth. A child with a tooth infection can have pain and swelling in the mouth which make it difficult for the child to eat or speak. Since the infection can spread to the body, it is important to seek immediate dental treatment.
Root canal treatment. Root canal treatment removes inflamed or infected pulp inside a tooth by carefully cleaning and disinfecting. Then the tooth is filled and sealed. It is important to save baby teeth, as they are important guides to permanent teeth. Preventing early loss of baby teeth can help prevent malocclusion.
Tooth fracture. A tooth can fracture after a hit or fall. The tooth may bleed or the break may not be easily seen by the naked eye. It is important to seek an immediate dental evaluation.
Loss of permanent tooth. If an adult tooth is knocked out, immediate dental treatment is needed to possibly preserve the tooth. Call us at (832) 779-3999.