Our Services

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Dedicated Care

Our dentists and entire staff understand the importance of good oral health for young children. They have specialized training in primary teeth. They are here to help protect and restore children’s teeth so that they can speak and eat easily and have a wonderful smile. They understand the growth and development of children’s teeth so they can start children off with good oral health.

We also understand how important it is to take care of your children’s teeth. We will work with you to ensure that you and your children are a good team to take care of their teeth  at home. We will also monitor their mouths for any problems so we can catch them early. If needed, we will work with your children’s physician to treat any problems we find.

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What We Offer

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We also offer:

Extractions and Space Maintenance
Evaluation of Growth and Development
Athletic Mouthguard
Oral Habit Correction
Anxiety Management

What We Offer

Wiggly White

We also offer:

Extractions and Space Maintenance
Evaluation of Growth and Development
Athletic Mouthguard
Oral Habit Correction
Anxiety Management

Preventive Dentistry

We recommend routine dental cleanings for several reasons. When we perform a professional cleaning, we remove the buildup of plaque and calculus (tartar). We also clean the parts of your child’s teeth that are hard to reach, such as underneath the gums.

After a cleaning, we will polish your child’s teeth so that they shine! We can also apply a fluoride treatment to help prevent tooth decay. ADA, AAPD, and AAP guidelines recommend finding a dental home no later than age one.

Restorative Dentistry

After a thorough examination and taking appropriate x-rays, we will formulate a restorative plan that is right for your child. In addition to the decay noted, we also take into consideration your child’s age, any medical conditions, and dental anxiety when developing our plan.

Common restorative materials can include white fillings such as composite resins or glass ionomers. For wide or deep caries, sometimes stainless steel crowns and pulpotomies (nerve treatments) are necessary. There are also circumstances where a tooth is not restorable and it may be necessary to plan an extraction with space maintenance.

Restorative Dentistry

After a thorough examination and taking appropriate x-rays, we will formulate a restorative plan that is right for your child. In addition to the decay noted, we also take into consideration your child’s age, any medical conditions, and dental anxiety when developing our plan.

Common restorative materials can include white fillings such as composite resins or glass ionomers. For wide or deep caries, sometimes stainless steel crowns and pulpotomies (nerve treatments) are necessary. There are also circumstances where a tooth is not restorable and it may be necessary to plan an extraction with space maintenance.

Sedation Dentistry

One common type of sedation we use is nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, which helps children relax during procedures. It’s a mix of oxygen and nitrous oxide, administered through a small mask over the nose. This is helpful for mild anxiety. If nitrous oxide isn’t enough, we offer moderate sedation (oral conscious sedation), where the child is relaxed but awake.

Currently, we do not offer general anesthesia. If it’s necessary, we will help you find another office that provides it.

Silver Diamine Fluoride

Silver products, such as silver nitrate and Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) have been used in Japan for over 40 years to arrest cavities and reduce hypersensitivity in teeth. SDF is an antimicrobial liquid available for use in the US since 2015. It is applied as a liquid that is brushed on the cavity to stop small areas of decay. This can be done quickly and without local anesthesia (numbing). It can be an appropriate option when a less invasive treatment option is preferred, or when treatment is challenged by behavioral or medical factors.

There are disadvantages to SDF. SDF permanently stains active carious lesions black. Some cavities fail to arrest with SDF treatment alone and it does need to be reapplied semi-annually. SDF can not be used on deep carious lesions.

We would be happy to discuss if SDF would be an appropriate therapy for your child.

Silver Diamine Fluoride

Silver products, such as silver nitrate and Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) have been used in Japan for over 40 years to arrest cavities and reduce hypersensitivity in teeth. SDF is an antimicrobial liquid available for use in the US since 2015. It is applied as a liquid that is brushed on the cavity to stop small areas of decay. This can be done quickly and without local anesthesia (numbing). It can be an appropriate option when a less invasive treatment option is preferred, or when treatment is challenged by behavioral or medical factors.

There are disadvantages to SDF. SDF permanently stains active carious lesions black. Some cavities fail to arrest with SDF treatment alone and it does need to be reapplied semi-annually. SDF can not be used on deep carious lesions.

We would be happy to discuss if SDF would be an appropriate therapy for your child.

Emergency Dental Care

It is very important to be prepared in case your child has an emergency. Even though we wish that they wouldn’t, emergencies do happen. Being educated and knowing what to do in an emergency can be the difference between losing and saving a tooth. You also need to know your dentist’s phone number.

You need to contact us right away if you are having an emergency!

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Sealants

Dental sealant is a plastic coating painted on your teeth. It attaches to your child’s teeth, smoothing the rough edges, depressions, and grooves that are typically found on teeth. It gives your child’s teeth a protective coating, helping to prevent tooth decay and cavities.

Sealants are usually done on the back teeth since they are hard to reach and very irregular. Even if your child brushes and flosses properly, he or she may miss some areas. For this reason, sealants are a good way to protect your child’s teeth.

Sealants

Dental sealant is a plastic coating painted on your teeth. It attaches to your child’s teeth, smoothing the rough edges, depressions, and grooves that are typically found on teeth. It gives your child’s teeth a protective coating, helping to prevent tooth decay and cavities.

Sealants are usually done on the back teeth since they are hard to reach and very irregular. Even if your child brushes and flosses properly, he or she may miss some areas. For this reason, sealants are a good way to protect your child’s teeth.