PEDIATRIC
ORTHODONTICS
EXAM AND CLEANINGS
Exams and
cleanings are usually performed every 6 months to ensure
proper maintenance and prevention. Sometimes, a child
needs a cleanings every 3 months because they are at
higher risk of getting
FLUORIDE
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.
X-RAYS
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, or plan orthodontic treatment. We only use 100%
digital equipment that uses 90% less radiation than
older units.
SEALANTS
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
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.
CROWNS
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.
PULPOTOMY & RCT
A cavity that
goes into the nerve (pulp) of the tooth may cause a
child to experience pain. A pediatric root canal
procedure is referred to as a pulpotomy. The purpose of
a pulpotomy is to maintain the affected tooth so that
the tooth will not be lost early. Early loss of
posterior (back) primary teeth may cause future problems
with the eruption of permanent teeth. The pulpotomy
procedure removes the infected pulp tissue within the
crown of the tooth. A medication is placed to calm the
nerve and is followed with a final restoration such as a
white zirconia crown or stainless steel crown. A root
canal treatment is performed in permanent teeth when
caries affects the nerve and causes pain and infection.
SPECIAL NEEDS
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.
EMERGENCIES
We are always available
for dental emergencies ranging from trauma to dental
pain and infections.
COMFORT
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 al 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